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Six women accuse the famous actor Edouard Baer of sexual assault. Mediapart revealed their testimonies this Thursday, May 25. They report acts of harassment and sexual assault over a period spanning from 2013 to 2021, mainly in professional settings.
One of the victims, Elsa, says the events took place in May 2013 at Théâtre Liberté in Toulon. Edouard Baer allegedly touched her repeatedly while he was drunk. Other women describe similar behavior, including unwanted touching and inappropriate remarks.
These testimonies are part of a personal rebuilding process for these women, encouraged by the #MeToo movement. Elsa specifies that three of her close friends knew about these actions at the time.
Edouard Baer reacted with shock and sadness, denying that he recognizes himself in the reported facts, while apologizing for any behavior that may have made these women uncomfortable or hurt them. He expressed regret and stated that he never intended to hurt anyone.
None of the six women filed a complaint, believing it would be their word against the actor’s. They describe a range of situations, from his Paris office to Radio Nova broadcasts, as well as his stage performances. Baer, through his attorney, reiterated his apologies and stated that he never realized he had gone too far.
Théâtre Antoine, where Edouard Baer is scheduled to perform soon, declined to comment on these accusations.