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Third woman accuses French minister Damien Abad of sexual assault

French Solidarity Minister Damien Abad has denied allegations he tried to rape a woman at a party in 2010. AP - Michel Spingler

France's Minister for Solidarity, Autonomy and Disabled People, Damien Abad, is facing fresh accusations of sexual violence as he runs for a new term in office in legislative elections.

The investigative website Mediapart on Tuesday reported accusations from a woman who says Abad tried to rape her in 2010. He denies the claims.

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