Alongside accusations of sexual assault, corruption of a minor and aggravated violence made by Yanis Marshall, Bruno Vandelli, ex-dance teacher of the show Popstarsis linked to another “dirty” affair.
Bruno Vandelli and his ex-husband, Jessy Bourgeois, tried for “corruption of a minor”
The newspaper Var-Martin reported that the former juror of Popstars and her ex-husband Jessy Bourgeois, whom he divorced in 2022 after twelve years of marriage, were involved in a scandal. The case, for which they were tried on Wednesday April 17, 2024, dates back to the years 2016 and 2017.
The Grasse criminal court (Alpes-Maritimes) prosecuted them for “corruption of a minor”. Between 2016 and 2017, Bruno Vandelli and Jessy Bourgeois exchanged pornographic photos and videos with a minor met during a dance workshop. The plaintiff’s lawyer reported that he had received a video from Jessy Bourgeois “performing fellatio on Bruno Vandelli”noted The Parisian.
A lighter sentence than that incurred
“He asked him to send one in return. He couldn’t say no and filmed himself masturbating. For many children, Bruno Vandelli is an idol… My client felt trapped when he discovered these images, his mother encouraged him to file a complaint., explained Master Kaltoum Gachi. Bruno Vandelli denied having any real knowledge of the teenager’s age. He said he believed that the boy, then aged 14, was 15, the age of sexual majority. The couple would have ended the exchanges when they realized their real age…
For his part, the lawyer of the famous choreographer wanted to be more nuanced. “This story comes down to a 15-second video, that’s next to nothing. This case destroys my client. In the event of a conviction, we will appeal”, did he declare. In view of the accusations made by the teenager, Bruno Vandelli risked up to 5 years in prison and at least 75,000 euros in fines.
Justice requested a one-year suspended prison sentence against Bruno Vandelli and a ban “to organize, practice or carry out activities related to minors”. The Grasse criminal court has reserved its decision. He will deliver his final verdict on June 28.
On the other hand, Bruno Vandelli will have to face justice again after the complaint filed by Yanis Marshall for “aggravated rape”, “sexual assault” and “corruption of minors.” The former Star Academy teacher had denounced a “long relationship of control” exercised by Bruno Vandelli over the man who was his student at the time. Yanis Marshall was 13 years old. An investigation has since been opened and entrusted to the Nice judicial police: “The truth must come out. Bruno Vandelli ruined my life and those of many others” then announced Yanis Marshall, also defended by master Kaltoum Gachi. From, a third complaint was filed by another ex-student by Bruno Vandelli, revealing in particular that at the time, the star dancer had “rubbed his penis against him” during training. Facts that the main party denies.
Bruno Vandelli remains presumed innocent of the charges against him until the case is closed.
