Gerard Depardieu's Trial Delayed Due to Health Concerns

A Paris court has delayed Gérard Depardieu's trial on charges of sexually assaulting two women during the filming of Les Volets verts ("The Green Shutters"). Concerns about the 75-year-old actor's health, specifically heart and diabetes-related issues, prompted his lawyer to request a postponement; proceedings will now begin in March. The court ordered that Depardieu's health be examined by an expert.

Depardieu denies the allegations of using "violence, coercion, surprise or threat," and his lawyer said he is keen to defend himself against what he calls "a huge number of inaccuracies, false information and lies." Both plaintiffs, one of whom is a 53-year-old production designer, allegedly faced inappropriate actions from the actor, including groping and obscene remarks. Feminist activists and supporters gathered outside the court, with actor Anouk Grinberg stating, "it's unbearable, this man's violence against women. And the impunity, it's got to stop." (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)