Sarah Brooks
Sarah Brooks is a comedian who has publicly accused French actor Gérard Depardieu of sexual assault, claiming that during a photo session ten years ago, he put his hand inside her shorts and pants. Brooks stated she felt unable to report the incident at the time due to Depardieu's fame and her young age, but has since come forward to share her experience as part of a broader conversation about sexual misconduct in the entertainment industry.
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Amnesty’s regional director Sarah Brooks stated that Mr. Yoon’s conviction was an important step towards accountability.
Former South Korean president Yoon sentenced to life in prison
Canada· 2026-02-19
Sarah Brooks stated that imprisoning a 78-year-old man for exercising his rights shows a complete disregard for human dignity.
MAC, rights groups condemn Jimmy Lai sentencing
Taiwan· 2026-02-09
Sarah Brooks, deputy regional director of Amnesty International, commented on the trial as a punishment for those who refuse to forget the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown.
National security trial of Tiananmen vigil organizers begins in Hong KongCanada· 2026-01-22
Sarah Brooks commented on the trial, stating it is about punishing those who refuse to forget the victims of the Tiananmen crackdown.
National security trial for Hong Kong's Tiananmen activists begins
United Kingdom· 2026-01-22Sarah Brooks stated that the conviction of Jimmy Lai feels like a death sentence for press freedom in Hong Kong.
El complejo caso de Jimmy Lai, magnate de los medios de Hong Kong que puede enfrentar cadena perpetua en China | MUNDO
Peru· 2025-12-17
Amnesty International’s China director Sarah Brooks described Jimmy Lai's situation as the death knell for press freedom in Hong Kong.
Jimmy Lai’s Canadian family, MPs call for his release on humanitarian, health groundsCanada· 2025-12-16
Sarah Brooks, the director of Amnesty International, called on Chinese authorities to ensure Zhang Zhan can contact her lawyers and family during detention.
Amnistia Internacional exige libertação da jornalista chinesa Zhang Zhan | Liberdade de expressão
Portugal· 2025-09-23
Sarah Brooks, Amnesty International’s China director, commented on the importance of the appeal for free expression in Hong Kong.
HK court hears appeals by jailed democracy activistsTaiwan· 2025-07-14
Sarah Brooks, director of Amnesty International for China, called for an end to political interference in Tibetan religious practices.
Por qué el anuncio del Dalai Lama de que tendrá un sucesor en el budimo tibetano desafía a China
Uruguay· 2025-07-04
Sarah Brooks, Amnesty International’s China Director, criticized Chinese authorities for attempting to control the selection of the next Dalai Lama.
The Dalai Lama says he plans to reincarnate, ensuring the institution will continue | World News
Jamaica· 2025-07-03
Amnesty International’s China Director, Sarah Brooks, criticized China's control over the selection of the next Dalai Lama.
Hamas open to a ceasefire | World NewsJamaica· 2025-07-03
Sarah Brooks is the director of Amnesty International for China.
Por qué el anuncio del Dalai Lama de que tendrá un sucesor en el budismo tibetano desafía a China
Bolivia· 2025-07-03Sarah Brooks, Amnesty International’s China director, criticized Beijing’s control over the selection of the next Dalai Lama as a direct assault on religious freedom.
Dalai Lama sets out rules for his succession as China tries to control reincarnationCanada· 2025-07-02
Sarah Brooks said Hong Kong’s national security framework is being systematically misused to suppress dissent.
Jimmy Lai being targeted for his journalistic work under Hong Kong’s national security law, Amnesty International saysCanada· 2025-06-30Sarah Brooks said the new charges against Joshua Wong show that its capacity to be used by the Hong Kong authorities to threaten human rights in the city is as potent and present as ever.
Jailed Hong Kong democracy activist Joshua Wong hit with new charges | Hong KongUnited Kingdom· 2025-06-07
Sarah Brooks alleged that Depardieu put his hand inside her shorts and pants while posing for a photo.
Gérard Depardieu accuser tells trial the actor groped her bottom and breasts on film setCanada· 2025-03-27
