Gerard Depardieu: France takes sides over disgraced actor

Despite numerous accusations many prominent people, including President Macron, have rallied to actor's cause

Gerard Depardieu
The actor continues to deny accusations of sexual harassment
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"For several years, a smell of sulphur has surrounded the name of Gérard Depardieu," said La Dépêche (Toulouse). 

In 2018, the actor, who has played many "iconic roles" over his long career, was accused of rape by Charlotte Arnould, an aspiring actress (who waived her right to anonymity). He is still under criminal investigation. Since then, 15 other women have publicly accused Depardieu of rape and sexual assault, mostly on film sets. 

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