Gérard Depardieu Denies Rape & Sexual Assault Accusations in Open Letter, Calls Out 'Media Court'

Gérard Depardieu has denied the rape and sexual assault accusations made against him in an open letter published in Le Figaro newspaper. The French actor addressed the allegations, including a rape charge by actress Charlotte Arnould, stating that he has never abused a woman and that the encounters were consensual. Depardieu also acknowledged accusations of sexually inappropriate behavior on set, expressing regret if he had hurt or shocked anyone unintentionally. Arnould's lawyer criticized Depardieu's letter, stating that it does not reflect her client's truth or what the courts will uphold.