Kylian Mbappé: the Frenchman targeted by the rape complaint, the investigation is accelerating

“Kylian Mbappé: the Frenchman clearly targeted by the rape complaint, the investigation is accelerating”

A new twist in the Mbappé affair, after the Swedish media, RMC Sport claims that the Frenchman's entourage now knows that the rape complaint is clearly targeting him.

The essentials

• According to information from RMC Sport on Wednesday, October 16, Kylian Mbappé's entourage is now certain that the French striker is indeed the target of a rape complaint filed in Stockholm.
• On BFM TV, 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 took a picture of him, and by chance the same newspaper published information that a complaint had 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 dealing with such a world-renowned personality, it raises questions. Was he set up? I don't draw any conclusions of that sort, I don't know. I ask myself questions, we can ask them in light of the timing, the way it was done” explains the lawyer.
• The Frenchman is said to have started her evening in a restaurant called “Chez Jolie”, before going to a nightclub, “Le club V”, a place privatized for the occasion with many women as indicated by a journalist at the police-justice service of Expressen on BFMTV. Usually, the establishment is closed to the public, but it is possible to privatize it. This is what the French attacker is said to have done that evening in order to celebrate “with dignity” the birthday of one of his acquaintances, as Le Parisien explains. CCTV footage from the parking lot will be used by the courts to determine the complainant's exact route, while samples were taken made on the victim's clothes.
• 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” the act. It is up to the accused to explain what made him believe that his partner was consenting.

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14:10 – Mbappé heard, but from Spain ?

“If he does not go to Sweden, it is possible to hear him remotely. In this case, it will be done by the local police who will receive the questions “The Swedish police are asking for help,” Pernilla Dahlrot-Cabouillet, a lawyer at the Paris and Swedish Bar, told BFM. “The prosecutor may want to access the data on the suspect's mobile phone,” Per Hedvall, head of the international judicial cooperation unit at the Swedish National Public Prosecution Service, said.

13:50 – Mbappé trains in Madrid

Despite the affair that has blunted the Frenchman, the striker continues his training with Real Madrid. The player was on the pitch on Tuesday evening, a photo was also posted on Real Madrid's X account with the other star, Vinicius Jr. Mbappé should play Saturday night against Celta Vigo.

13:30 – What does reasonably suspect mean ?

This is the lowest level of suspicion in the Swedish justice system. There are two levels of suspicion in the Swedish justice system: “reasonably suspicious” and “probably suspicious”. The first, the lower of the two, only exceptionally results in pre-trial detention, while the second is generally a prerequisite for detention. 

13:10 – What does Mbappé risk if the case is confirmed ?

According to the Swedish Penal Code, the latter provides for a sentence of 6 years in prison. This sentence can be increased to 10 years in the event of "aggravating conditions", or reduced to 3 years.

The story is now taking another turn. RMC Sport indicates that the rape complaint is indeed against Mbappé, it is his entourage who confirmed it to RMC Sport. A “long process” awaits the attacker.

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12:50 – The Spanish press discreet on the subject

Contrary to France and many countries, the Spanish press is discreet on the subject, preferring to put the results of the Roja first. Mundo Deportivo, Catalan press, nevertheless discreetly evokes the subject, evoking a Mbappé facing the incomprehension of what he is accused of.

12:30 – Who is Kylian Mbappé's lawyer ?

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 senior magistrate Gilbert Azibert in the “wiretapping” affair, which resulted in a prison sentence for former President of the Republic Nicolas Sarkozy, but also Marcel Campion and the mass grave affair at the University of Geneva. Paris-Descartes.

12:10 – Mbappé "very serene"

Regarding his state of mind, the lawyer confirms that the Frenchman is very calm. "He is very calm because he knows what he hasn't done. He follows this surge from afar, even if he is a little protected from it. It’s definitely impactful. I repeat, he is 25 years old. An accusation of this type – even if we do not know if it is aimed at him – the media do not hesitate to say that it is aimed at him. From At that moment, it's certainly complicated to live even if I'm not in his head. I wish him to score as many goals as possible in the next match.

11:50 – A complaint is fine &be deposited

Still on BFM, the lawyer explains that a complaint will be filed in due time, when she knows more about the investigation. “That's why it hasn't been filed yet, since we don't know yet if this complaint targets him, I'm not going to file something in a vacuum. If it is confirmed that this complaint targeted him directly or indirectly – after all, he can also be considered as a witness- , "obviously we are preparing a complaint for malicious denunciation since he has nothing to reproach himself for."

11:30 – Details on the famous "bubble" around Mbappéé

“He always has a cordon sanitaire there, ” that excludes a lot of things. When he says: “I have nothing to reproach myself for”, we have a certain number of things in our bag. The bubble is there to protect him from the risks inherent in his notoriety. We are talking about a young man of 25, he may have an extraordinary maturity and mentality but you realize the media frenzy, a surge that is totally detrimental to his honor?” explains Mbappá …”I'm not going to go into that theory, I'm not a fan of conspiracy theories,” said Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard. “What is certain is that for months, he has been subjected to a campaign of denigration and damage to his image, that's undeniable. It was noted by a professional court that a certain number of players were subjected to a form of harassment from the club. All of this was described in a decision. The campaign against Kylian Mbappé exists. Who has an interest in sullying his image and his honor? I don't know, I'm just saying that if this complaint is against him, then so be it. We'll know in the coming days. You admit that the coincidence of dates cannot make me, as a lawyer, not question it.”

10:50 – The lawyer's justification for Mbappé's allusion to PSG

“Fake News? These are terms that he used and that belong to him. I'm just saying that there is a combination of circumstances and I understand that he wondered. On Tuesday, there was a hearing that concerns him and that falls at the right time with the revelation of this story. It's factual, I don't draw any conclusions from it”

10:30 – The plaintiff's lawyer does not want to speak

Me Petra Eklund, the plaintiff's lawyer, did not wish to speak as Le Parisien indicates. “The investigation, conducted by the Swedish police, is strictly confidential and I cannot comment at this time.”

10:10 – Mbappéé doesn't “see what we're talking about"

""Of course. He can't imagine for a single second that a complaint has been filed and is aimed at him. He has nothing to reproach himself for and doesn't even see what we're talking about" explained the lawyer.

09:55 – The Swedish press is “100%” certain of its accusations

“I mean we are 100% sure that Mbappé is suspected of rape. Without a doubt," assured journalist Katrin Krantz. "Of course, we don't know if he is guilty or not. &Cedil;that's up to the prosecutor and the police to investigate. But we are sure."

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