“The facts are prescribed” concerning Hélène Darras’ complaint, says a lawyer

In the program “Complément d’investigation” broadcast Thursday December 7 on France 2, shocking images of Gérard Depardieu making comments with sexual connotations were broadcast. These actions areare they therefore reprehensible in terms of justice? “Sexual harassment is repeated comments and behaviors with a sexual connotation that undermine dignity. Sexual assault occurs when there is touching of a woman’s intimate part. Gérard Depardieu is accused of everything: sexual harassment, sexual assault and rape. So yes, all the offenses, whether tort or criminal, are obviously brought against this man.”exposes Maude Beckerslawyer specializing in labor law and discrimination, in Friday’s 12/13 info.

A complaint that “could perhaps help other women”

The actress Hélène Darras filed a complaint against the actor, whom she accuses of sexual assault during the filming of the film Disco in 2007. facts areare they prescribed? “Yes, the facts are prescribed”replied Maude Beckers. It nevertheless indicates that there is a “circular from the public prosecutor’s office which indicates that, given the scourge represented by sexual violence in France (…), even for prescribed cases, there is a need to continue to investigate”. “Gérard Depardieu will perhaps not be fired because of the sexual assault of which she was a victim, but there will be an investigation, he will have to answer for it and, above all, his testimony will perhaps help other women not prescribed to decide to reveal the facts”she explains.