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You stick with him! In recent years, Gérard Depardieu (75) has repeatedly been confronted with serious allegations. The police have been investigating the actor since 2020 because actress Charlotte Arnould accused him of rape. In April, 13 women accused the Frenchman of sexual harassment. However, the “Asterix and Obelix” star denies these allegations. He is now finding support from some colleagues: defending 56 celebrities Gerard public!
In an open letter in the French newspaper Le Figaro, celebrities such as Carla Bruni (56) and Charlotte Rampling wrote, among other things, the following: “We can no longer remain silent in the face of the lynching to which he is subjected.” Gerard had fallen victim to a wave of hate in the past. It goes on to say: “If you Gerard Depardieu attacks in this way is an attack on art. France owes him so much. Cinema and theater cannot do without his unique and extraordinary personality.”
Already took a few days ago Gerards Family protecting him. As Le Journal de Dimanche reported, the allegations of rape and sexual violence against his relatives are an “unprecedented conspiracy” against the actor.
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