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Depardieu No-Show at Drunk Driving Hearing

Description:French film star Gerard Depardieu, seen here walking the red carpet in Switzerland on Monday (January 7), failed to show up for a court hearing in Paris a day later. The actor faces charges over a drunk driving incident that occurred while he was riding his scooter in Paris in November. His lawyer said Tuesday (January 8) the judge denied a request to reschedule the hearing, saying Depardieu should not get special treatment. (0:50)

Source: Reuters

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