Gerard Depardieu Back in the Italian Court Spotlight After Rome Altercation
Depardieu Faces Another Court Appearance in Italy
Step into the limelight once more, Gerard Depardieu! After a brief respite, the controversial actor finds himself embroiled in legal troubles yet again - this time in Italy. The 76-year-old thespian is accused of physical violence involving a photographer at a popular celebrity haunt in Rome. However, Depardieu vehemently denies these claims.
Tabloid Fodder Ice bucket incident! Depardieu under fire in Italy The incident took place at Harry's Bar in May, sparking quite the commotion. Photographer Rino Barillari, one of Italy's most renowned paparazzi, claims that Depardieu (The Last Metro, Asterix and Obelix) hurled a bucket of ice cubes at him and followed it up with several punches to the face. Barillari sustained noticeable injuries to his left temple post-incident.
On the flip side, Depardieu's companion asserts that the alleged assailant mauled her and exhibited violent behavior. However, Barillari adamantly maintains his innocence: "I don't hit anyone, especially not the person I'm supposed to photograph." In the interest of justice, Depardieu's legal team has announced plans to file a lawsuit on behalf of the woman.
The hearing, set for the afternoon, will witness the absence of both parties. Depardieu's confrontational history in France earlier this year is well-documented, having been handed an 18-month probation sentence for indecently groping two female crew members during the filming of a movie in 2021.
Rewind to the Past- Italy 2024–2025: Depardieu stands before a judge in Rome, accused of battering a paparazzi photographer. This case burst onto the scene in 2024 and is currently making its way through the Italian courts in 2025[1][4].- France 2024–2025: Depardieu finds himself on the defensive in a Parisian courtroom in early 2024, accused of sexual assault and harassment during the filming of "The Green Shutters." The 2025 verdict saw him sentenced to an 18-month suspended prison term, fined €20,000, and added to the French sex offenders register[2][4][5].- Italy 2022: A cursory search yields no substantiated court case involving Depardieu in Rome during 2022[1][4].
Sources:1. ntv.de2. lar/dpa3. The Guardian4. Reuters5. France24
Additional Tags:- Gerard Depardieu- Italy- France- Legal Troubles- Film Industry- Harassment Allegations- Violence Allegations- Court Proceedings- Paparazzi Scuffle
- In light of the recent altercation at a popular celebrity spot in Rome, it appears that the community policy regarding violent behavior is under scrutiny, especially in the employment policy of the entertainment industry.
- The ongoing court proceedings against Gerard Depardieu for the alleged physical violence against a photographer in Italy bring forth the intersection of general-news, crime-and-justice, and employment policy in our society.
