France’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations

France’s president is accused of siding with Depardieu as actor faces sexual misconduct allegations

PARIS — Women’s rights activists criticized French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday for appearing to take sides with actor Gérard Depardieu by saying the film star who is facing sexual misconduct allegations “makes France proud.” Speaking on Wednesday night on TV channel France 5, Macron described himself as a “big admirer” of a “great actor.” … Read more