Kylian Mbappé: a “consensual” sexual relationship according to him, text messages at the heart of the affair

“Kylian Mbappé : a “consensual” sexual relationship according to him, text messages in the heart of the case”

While Kylian Mbappé confirms that he has an intimate relationship with one of the young women present this Thursday, 17  October according to RMC, the notion of consent will now be at the heart of the investigation.

The essentials

• BFM TV announced this Thursday, October 17, that the Frenchman admitted to having had consensual sexual intercourse with one of the young women present after the revelations of the day before by Le Parisien on the details of the evening. The newspaper also claims that the young woman sent written messages even testifying to “a happy meeting and a consensual relationship” to Kylian Mbappé after leaving the hotel.
• The concept of consent could now be at the heart of the investigation. Since July 1, 2018, Sweden has had specific legislation on “consent.” The victim no longer needs to prove that she was threatened, that her attacker abused her, or that she was in a position of weakness at the time. because of alcohol, it is enough to express that she did not participate “freely” in the act. It is up to the accused to explain what made him or her believe that his or her partner was consenting.
• On BFM TV on Wednesday, the lawyer defended her client and indicated that the player had been “tracked” and “raises doubts.” “Someone knew he was going to Stockholm. A paparazzi takes a picture of him, and by chance the same newspaper publishes information that a complaint has been filed.” Was the player trapped? ? “When you file a complaint that is so serious, to have it publicized in real time, when you are faced with such a world-renowned personality, it raises questions. Was he set up? ? I am not drawing any conclusions of that sort, I don't know. I am asking myself questions, one can ask them in light of the timing, the way it was done” explains the lawyer.

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09:12 – Sweden has adopted specific legislation on the concept of consent

Since July 1, 2018, Sweden has had special legislation on “consent”. The victim no longer needs to prove that she was threatened, that her attacker abused her, or that she was in a weak position due to alcohol, it is enough to express that she did not participate “freely” in the act. It is up to the accused to explain what made him or her believe that his or her partner was consenting.

RMC Sport is able to confirm this Thursday, October 17 that Kylian Mbappé did indeed have a sexual relationship, consensual in the mind of the Frenchman, with a young woman. He also has text messages written by this young woman after he left the hotel and therefore after their intimate relationship.

10/16/24- 11:30 PM – Who were the people with Kylian Mbappé? during the famous evening ?

END OF LIVE – The captain of the Blues traveled with his personal assistant, in charge of preparing his private trips, and his bodyguard. They were then joined by his former PSG teammate, Nordi Mukiele.

According to the latest revelations from the Parisien This Wednesday evening, during his second evening in Stockholm, Kylian Mbappé and one of the young women invited are said to have made a connection that led the football star to invite her to his hotel. On site, sexual intercourse is said to have taken place, but according to the capital's daily newspaper, there was “no ambiguity” between them. Le Parisien also claims that the young woman sent written messages even testifying to “a happy meeting and a consensual relationship” to Kylian Mbappé after his departure from the hotel.

10/16/24 – 22:23 – Kylian Mbappé's usual bodyguard resting during the stay in Sweden

While Kylian Mbappé's lawyer assured that the player was “never alone”, implying that he could not have been guilty of anything, RMC Sport revealed this evening that the cordon sanitaire around the player may not have been as solid as the lawyer suggested. And for good reason, Kylian Mbappé's usual bodyguard was not present. While resting, he was apparently replaced by the one usually in charge of of the protection of his little brother, Ethan Mbappé. The media also points out that Kylian Mbappé recently changed bodyguards. In 2022, he would have separated from a protector deemed “too rigid”, opting for a new one “less experienced” and less influential.

10/16/24 – 9:30 PM – Who is Kylian Mbappé's lawyer? ?

Me Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard is a lawyer accustomed to sensitive cases. Police officers, prefects, lawyers and also magistrates, she has defended a large number of important people. In particular, she supported the senior magistrate Gilbert Azibert in the “wiretapping” affair, which resulted in a prison sentence for the former President of the Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, but also Marcel Campion or the mass grave affair at Paris-Descartes University.