Depardieu is accused of rape: justice confirms his accusation

On February 3, Gerard Depardieu filed an appeal seeking the dismissal of the charges of “rape” and “sexual assault.” This happened at the end of 2020 for facts dating back to 2018.

Depardieu’s lawyers said it did not exist “There is not enough serious or consistent evidence to support their client’s allegations”.

On Thursday, March 10, the Paris Court of Appeal ruled. The actress has been charged with “rape” and “sexual assault” on actress Charlotte Arnoul.

“Thus, the Chamber of Inquiry considers that at this stage there are serious or consistent indications that justify Gerard Depardieu being charged.This was announced by the Attorney General of Paris Remy Hayes in a press release.

At the time of the facts, the 22-year-old actor filed a complaint in August 2018 with the Lambez (Bush-du-Rhნისne) Gendarmerie. He alleged that he had been raped a few days earlier, twice, at the home of the Paris Depardieu, in the 6th arrondissement.

After a nine-month preliminary investigation, the Paris prosecutor’s office decided on 4 June 2019 to close the complaint without further action, given that “Numerous investigations conducted under this procedure” Had “It is inadmissible to characterize crimes with their constituent elements”.

Charlotte Arnoull revealed her identity on social media in December last year.

In mid-August 2020, the young woman again filed a civil lawsuit. This appeal allows the quasi-automatic appointment of an investigating judge to resume the investigation.

This was stated by the Attorney General of Paris Remy Hayes “Folder is now returning” Magistrates “For further investigation”.

As for the applicant, he declined to comment on this decision. His lawyer, Maitre Carine Durie-Dibolt, said that his “The client was particularly relieved and confident in the justice that was served that day.”

“I can only deny as clearly as possible all the accusations, as I have already done before the investigators. For me the investigation was closed due to lack of evidence. I once again prove my innocence in court. I am innocent and I have. There is nothing dangerous “– Depardieu answered the Italian newspaper The Republic At the end of February 2021.

Gerard Depardieu is currently starring in the film Maigret.