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Gérard Depardieu is being investigated by the Paris prosecutor over accusations of rape and sexual assault, a judicial source said – though the French actor denied any wrongdoing, his lawyer said.
"I can confirm a complaint was registered on August 27th in the jurisdiction of the Aix-en-Provence prosecutor. The case was passed on to the Paris prosecutor," the source said.
A lawyer for Depardieu dismissed the accusations.
“Gérard Depardieu denies any wrongdoing. He will co-operate in the investigation and will answer questions,” Hervé Temime told BFM television.
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One of France’s most prolific actors, Depardieu has taken part in about 170 movies in his career and gained international recognition in 1990 after starring in English-language comedy Green Card. – Reuters
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