French actor Depardieu absent from his sexual assault trial due to illness
epa11688932 French actor Gerard Depardieu's lawyer Jeremie Assous (L) speaks to the press at the Tribunal de Paris courthouse, in Paris, France, 28 October 2024. French actor Gerard Depardieu will not appear for his for sexual assault trial on 28 October due to heath issues and will ask for a postponement of the proceedings, his lawyer Jeremie Assous said. Depardieu was due appear in court for sexual assault accusations on two women during a shoot on the set of the film 'Les Volets Verts' in 2021. EPA/MOHAMMED BADRA
