French actor Gérard Depardieu is currently in police custody in Paris for questioning regarding accusations of sexual assault, his lawyer confirmed to CNN. The 75-year-old actor voluntarily went to a Paris police station on Monday morning to address allegations of sexual assault of two women that reportedly occurred on film sets.
Depardieu has already faced formal investigation for alleged rape and sexual assault following complaints from several women. Despite denying these accusations, the French actor’s legal troubles continue to mount.
Renowned for his roles in movies such as “Green Card,” “The Man in the Iron Mask,” and “Life of Pi,” Depardieu was nominated for an Oscar in 1991 for his performance in “Cyrano de Bergerac.” In a controversial move in 2013, he obtained Russian citizenship from President Vladimir Putin after expressing dissatisfaction with the French government’s tax policies.
As the investigation into the sexual assault allegations intensifies, Depardieu’s future in the entertainment industry remains uncertain. Stay tuned for further updates on this developing story.