A person close to the case told AFP Friday that Gérard Depardieu was expected to abandon his appeal of a 2025 sexual-assault conviction involving two women, leaving the judgment final ahead of Monday’s hearing.
AFP reported that the 2025 judgment imposed a suspended sentence of 18 months and required Depardieu to enter the sex-offender registry. It also included an additional penalty for “secondary victimisation,” tied to the defense team’s treatment of the women, the outlet reported.
The allegations involved set dresser Amélie, identified by her first name only, and an assistant director during the 2021 production of Les Volets Verts (“The Green Shutters”). Depardieu has denied the allegations.
AFP also reported that a separate rape complaint by actor Charlotte Arnould, 30, led to Depardieu’s indictment. He denies the allegations and is challenging his referral to criminal court; a decision is expected Nov. 26.
