I just want a respect for our principles, such as the presumption of innocence.

These same principles which will allow justice to rule next October and that is a good thing.

The actor has denied all the allegations.

Gérard Depardieu, Emmanuel Macron

Gérard Depardieu, Emmanuel MacronGetty Images

Macron drew criticism last December when he appeared to come out in support of Depardieu.

I used the expression manhunt in a gender-neutral way, Macron toldElle.

I dont like media trials, justice by tweets, and in general.

‘Grizzy and the Lemmings’

We are in a society which seeks to kill people in a few days, and then forgets them.

He has denied the accusations.