Monday, October 28, 2024

French star not in court as trial for sexual assault begins

French screen legend Gerard Depardieu (PRON: Duh-par-dyeuh) goes on trial on Monday charged with sexual assault.

The 75-year-old denies assaulting two women on a film set in 2021.

His legal team said he was not well enough to be physically present in court on the opening day.

Ross Cullen reports.


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