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Mbappé accused of rape: The victim remains silent, that’s why

Thibault Morlain

Journalist

After trying different sports, Thibault turned to a career as an amateur footballer. When making a choice between becoming a professional footballer and a journalist, the qualities tipped the scales to one side. Here he is now in the editorial staff of 10 Sport, after a diploma obtained at the International Institute of Communication in .

Since his trip to Stockholm during the previous international break, Kylian Mbappé has been accused of rape. The Real Madrid player is in turmoil and the investigation continues on the Swedish side. A case in which the alleged victim has still not spoken. Why such silence? Johanna Franden provided explanations.

Kylian Mbappé has been at the heart of the turmoil for several weeks now. In fact, the player Real Madrid finds himself at the heart of a big affair on the Swedish side. Following his trip to Stockholm during the previous international break, Mbappé is accused of rape. Through his lawyer, the French international defended himself, ensuring that he had nothing to reproach himself for. But what about the alleged victim’s version?

“She doesn’t want to say anything at the moment”

Until now, the complainant has not spoken and in her camp, speaking out is rare concerning this affair therefore involving Kylian Mbappé. Pour Footmercato, Johanna Frandencorresponding for The evening paper in Paris, explained this silence, confident: “ I think it's pretty clear that she doesn't want to talk. There is not a word from him. His lawyer made no comment. She doesn't want to say anything at the moment. There are always people who say she wants fame or money. In Sweden, we don't have this “settlement” culture like in the United States. You cannot settle an alleged rape case outside of court. It's impossible here ».

“There is nothing to gain for this girl”

« There is no money to be made to buy one's silence. This girl's life must have been turned upside down in recent weeks. If she ever speaks, you should know that in Sweden, we don't pay for interviews. (…) We don’t do that. There's nothing to gain for this girl ”, then clarified Johanna Franden.

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