In an open letter, Gerard Depardieu rejects claims of rape.

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In an open letter that was published in a prestigious French newspaper

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Gerard Depardieu refuted accusations of rape and sexual assault brought against him

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In the letter that was published in Le Figaro, the French actor stated

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"Never, ever have I abused a woman."

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"To the media court, to the lynching that has been reserved for me

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I have only my word to defend myself," the 74-year-old continued.

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In 2021, there was a rape probe of the Green Card actor.

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In August 2018, a woman claimed the actor had raped and assaulted her in Paris.

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