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French Actor Gerard Depardieu Drops Lawsuit Against France Televisions
French actor Gerard Depardieu has withdrawn a lawsuit against broadcaster France Televisions. The legal action concerned a 2023 television report that depicted him making sexual comments about a young girl. The development was reported on April 17, 2026.
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French actor Gerard Depardieu has dropped a lawsuit against France Televisions, according to a report from AFP. The lawsuit stemmed from a 2023 television report aired by the broadcaster. The report portrayed Depardieu as making sexual comments about a young girl.
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Case Depardieu initiated the legal action in response to the content of the 2023 broadcast.
France Televisions, a public broadcaster in France, produced the report in question. No further details on the reasons for dropping the lawsuit were provided in the report.
This withdrawal ends the legal dispute between Depardieu and the broadcaster.
Depardieu, known for his roles in French cinema, has been involved in various public controversies in the past, though specifics unrelated to this case are not detailed here. France Televisions continues its operations as a major media entity in France.
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