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Christian Debève, president of the centrist group of the regional majority of the Grand Est region, was indicted on September 18 for sexual assault, reports France Blue.
A former employee of the European Parliament filed a complaint. The man allegedly forced a kiss on her four years ago.
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Christian Debève is also implicated in two other cases of sexual assault. For the moment, in these two cases, he has the status of assisted witness. However, investigations continue. The complainants are elected representatives of the regional council, from the same centrist group as him.
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A dozen testimonies
He is accused of attempted rape, the victim claiming that the elected official had rushed at her, while they were at her home, before pinning her on the sofa. He then changed his mind and apologized.
Christian Debève had for several years already had a reputation tarnished by behavior described as “ uncomfortable » towards women, even if until then no act constituted an offense.
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Around ten testimonies report heavy flirting and inappropriate comments.
For now, the Grand Est regional council has still not reacted to this indictment.
