Jean-Yves Prigent, the former flagship coach of the Cesson-Sévigné canoe-kayak club, was once again placed in police custody at the gendarmerie this Tuesday, November 5 in the morning. This time, an investigation has been opened by the Rennes public prosecutor's office for acts of rape, according to information from Télégramme confirming that of the newspaper Le Parisien. Last September, a former student filed a complaint for acts which allegedly took place on five occasions.
Already convicted of sexual assault on minors
Last July, the former star coach, who won the team slalom (K1) gold medal in 1977 during the world championships, was sentenced to four years in prison, including three years suspended on probation, as well as than an obligation of care. The facts were sexual assaults on two minors. The former star coach had been placed on an electronic bracelet to serve his year in prison.
At the hearing, Jean-Yves Prigent admitted the facts. Described by a psychiatric expert as a “juventophile (…) with a greater attraction to young men”, Jean-Yves Prigent explained his actions as “moments of confusion” and expressed “regrets, remorse and shame” . “It doesn’t represent who I am,” he said. I am generous and dedicated.” “It’s fifty years of activism that are collapsing,” he added in front of a packed room.
