Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Radio France Internationale
Radio France Internationale
National
RFI

Probe opened into French minister accused of sexual assault

French Solidarity Minister Damien Abad arrives at the Elysée Presidential Palace in Paris on 23 May, 2022. AFP - LUDOVIC MARIN

Prosecutors have announced the opening of a formal investigation into French cabinet minister Damien Abad after a woman accused him of attempted rape at a party in 2010.

President Emmanuel Macron's Solidarity Minister, Abad has been accused of assault by three separate women.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.