This is a case that is likely to cause a lot of noise in the Music world. Having just been rewarded at the NRJ Music Awards, singer Slimane must now face serious accusations made by a former member of his team.
A complaint filed by a tour technician
Monday October 28, 2024, a technician who worked on Slimane's tour filed a complaint for sexual harassment aggravated by the use of a digital medium. The facts denounced allegedly occurred on the night of December 17 to 18, 2023, after a concert given by the artist at the Zénith in Saint-Étienne.
According to the account given by the complainant in a document submitted to the courts and consulted by Le Parisien, Slimane would have “stuck against a wall by imposing on himan embrace” and telling him of his desire to have a sexual relationship. The technician allegedly refused the singer's advances, but the latter insisted by sending him pornographic messages, photos and videos on WhatsApp for several hours.
A USB key at the heart of the investigation
The evidence mentioned in the complaint, namely screenshots of the exchanges and videos, was collected on a USB key by the complainant. This was attached to the file a few days after the complaint was filed, before being transmitted to the Saint-Étienne public prosecutor's office.
The prosecutor, who now has all the documents, announced this Thursday, November 7, 2024, the opening of a preliminary investigation.relating to acts of aggravated sexual harassment”. This investigation, the first stage of the procedure, must make it possible to hear the complainant as well as Slimane and other potential protagonists. She was entrusted to a Saint-Etienne police force.
The singer present at the NRJ Music Awards despite the controversy
On Friday November 1, 2024, just a few days after the affair was revealed by the press, Slimane was present at the 26th NRJ Music Awards ceremony in Cannes. On stage, the singer offered a performance that was highly applauded by the public, without mentioning the accusations against him.
Rewarded with the prize for best French-speaking male artist, he was particularly moved when receiving his trophy. “This one has a special taste.”he declared in tears, before sending a message to his daughter and her parents. The management of TF1, which broadcast the ceremony, supported the artist by recalling that he currently benefits from the presumption of innocence.
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