French actor Gerard Depardieu released after being quizzed over groping allegations

Two women allege they were abused on film sets

French actor Gerard Depardieu has been defended by president Emmanuel Macron over the years. Photo: Reuters

Tom Watling
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French police are no longer holding actor Gerard Depardieu following a day of reported questioning over accusations by two women that he sexually assaulted them on movie sets, his lawyer said.

French media had reported earlier yesterday that Depardieu was in police custody for questioning about allegations made by two women that he sexually assaulted them.