French Prosecutors Drop Gerard Depardieu Sexual Assault Case Over Statute of Limitations

French prosecutors have dropped the sexual assault case against Gérard Depardieu, filed by actress Hélène Darras, due to the statute of limitations. This comes after Darras accused Depardieu of assaulting her on a film set in 2007, triggering a public uproar in France. Thirteen women have accused Depardieu of sexual assault over two decades, and he was charged with rape and sexual assault in 2018. The allegations have divided France, with some calling for Depardieu to be stripped of his Legion of Honor medal, while others, including President Emmanuel Macron, have defended him.