Juliette Binoche Declares Gerard Depardieu ‘No Longer Sacred’ After Sexual Assault Conviction, Sparking Reflection on Power Dynamics in Film

CANNES, France — Actress Juliette Binoche spoke candidly about the recent conviction of French actor Gérard Depardieu, stating he is “no longer sacred.” Binoche’s remarks came during a press conference for the Cannes Competition jury, where the topic of sexual assault and the #MeToo movement was prominent. Binoche, responding to multiple inquiries about Depardieu, emphasized the need to reconsider the power dynamics in the arts. “For me, what is sacred is when something happens, when you create, when you act, when you are on stage,” she said. “Now he is no longer sacred. That means … Read more

Louisiana’s New Crime Laws: Longer Prison Sentences, Permitless Gun Carry, and Resumed Executions

Baton Rouge, Louisiana – Governor Jeff Landry of Louisiana has signed a series of bills that will significantly impact the state’s criminal justice system. These bills include measures to lengthen prison sentences, allow citizens to carry guns without a permit, and introduce alternative execution methods such as the electric chair and nitrogen gas for lethal injections. The signing ceremony took place at the state capital building in Baton Rouge. Governor Landry, who previously served as Louisiana’s attorney general, emphasized that these new laws were a response to the concerns of victims of violent crimes. By … Read more