"Set Designer Accuses Gérard Depardieu of Sexual Assault"

French actor Gérard Depardieu, already under investigation for alleged rape, faces a new accusation of sexual assault from a set designer on the 2022 film Les Volets Verts. The designer, named Amélie, alleges that Depardieu made offensive remarks and physically assaulted her on set. This is the second allegation of sexual misconduct during the film's shooting. Depardieu's lawyer has not commented on the new complaint. The actor is also facing previous accusations from other women, and the case is working its way through the legal system. The allegations against Depardieu have divided public opinion in France, with some expressing support for the actor and others calling for help and support for victims of sexual abuse.
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