French film director Luc Besson is to be treated as an assisted witness in the court case over allegations that he raped an actress, a judge ruled Monday. The case is the second brought against the "Fifth Element" director by the Dutch-Belgian actress Sand Van Roy, who has accused Besson, 60, of repeatedly raping her over a two-year period.

French director Besson made 'assisted witness' in rape case

French police have questioned film star Gerard Depardieu over allegations that he raped a young actress, which he strongly denies, a police source said Wednesday.

French film star Gerard Depardieu questioned in rape probe

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French director Besson made 'assisted witness' in rape case

French film star Gerard Depardieu questioned in rape probe