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Gérard Depardieu accused of sexual violence: his Legion of Honor could be withdrawn
Following the distribution of the magazine Complément d’investigation and the various complaints of rape and sexual assault against him, Gérard Depardieu could see the Legion of Honor withdrawn, announced the Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul-Malak. – (franceinfo)
Following the distribution of the magazine Complément d’investigation and the various complaints of rape and sexual assault against him, Gérard Depardieu could see the Legion of Honor withdrawn, announced the Minister of Culture, Rima Abdul-Malak.
The threat of symbolic impeachment. Gérard Depardieu could see his Legion of Honor withdrawn. The actor received the highest French distinction from Jacques Chirac. 27 years later, his shocking remarks revealed in the program Complément d’investigation could change the situation. Rarely, disciplinary proceedings will be initiated against the actor targeted by two complaints for rape and sexual assault. “It turns out that I spoke with the Grand Chancellor of the Legion of Honor, General Lecointre. A council of the Order of the Legion of Honor will meet and initiate a disciplinary procedure to decide whether this Legion of Honor should be suspended or not.“, explained Rima Abdul-Malak, the Minister of Culture.
A decision taken by the head of state
What does the Legion of Honor code provide? The distinction may be suspended or withdrawn in the event of a criminal conviction, an act contrary to honor or likely to harm the interests of France. For decorated foreigners, only one measure: withdrawal. A decision recorded by decree of the President of the Republic.
