Nicolas Bedos, a French actor and director, is currently facing serious allegations of sexual assault and harassment involving three women, with incidents reported between 2018 and 2023.

The trial, which commenced on September 26, 2023, in Paris, is part of a larger trend where numerous figures in the French cinema industry have been accused of sexual violence.

Bedos is charged with 'sexual assault' and 'sexual harassment' based on complaints from two women, although none of the women involved in the earlier incidents filed formal complaints.

During the trial, one accuser emotionally recounted her experience, expressing the difficulties she faced in coming forward and the fear she felt during the incident.

The main accusation involves an incident at a Paris nightclub on June 1-2, 2023, where a woman alleges that Bedos inappropriately touched her.

Bedos has denied being a 'sexual aggressor,' attributing his actions to excessive alcohol consumption and claiming any inappropriate behavior was unintentional.

He acknowledged his struggles with alcohol, stating he is undergoing therapy and has significantly reduced his drinking.

The public prosecutor has requested a one-year suspended prison sentence for Bedos, along with mandatory therapy, reflecting the seriousness of the allegations.

In light of the allegations, Bedos has largely withdrawn from public life, with his former partner noting that he has moved out of Paris and given up alcohol.

Before the allegations surfaced, Bedos had recently completed filming the Prime Video series 'Alphonse,' after which he disappeared from the public eye.

As the trial unfolds, Bedos continues to maintain his innocence, claiming he does not impose himself on others and expressing a desire to recall the events in question.

Bedos's lawyer has suggested that the alleged incident could have been accidental due to intoxication, as Bedos reportedly does not remember the events of that night.