Actor Gérard Depardieu faces trial for rape and sexual assault, accused by over 20 women.

French actor Gérard Depardieu will face trial for rape and sexual assault allegations made by actress Charlotte Arnould, who claims the incidents occurred in 2018. Depardieu was previously convicted of sexual assault against two women on a film set and given an 18-month suspended sentence. Despite denials, he has been accused of misconduct by over 20 women, though only two cases have reached court.