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Morocco World
3 days ago
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- Morocco World
Saad Lamjarred Returns to Court in France Over Rape Conviction
Rabat – Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred is once again facing French justice. On Monday, he appeared before the Val-de-Marne Court of Appeal to contest a rape conviction handed down in 2023. The court in Créteil is expected to announce its verdict by Friday. The case stems from an incident in October 2016, when a 20-year-old woman accused Lamjarred of raping and striking her in a Paris hotel room. They had met earlier that night in a nightclub. The Paris Assize Court found him guilty and sentenced him to six years. Lamjarred, now 40, walked into the courtroom as a free man under judicial supervision. He continues to deny any non-consensual act. He admitted to pushing the woman in the face but claimed he did so only because she scratched him while they were kissing. He has always insisted there was no sexual relationship. This week's trial marks more than another legal step for the young woman at the heart of the case. 'This new trial means everything,' said her lawyers, Victorien de Faria and David Chemmi, in a statement to AFP. 'It's about finally achieving justice after nearly a decade.' They described the process as exhausting. 'The Paris court recognized the rape and sentenced Lamjarred. He appealed. Now, nine years after the events, our client must go through this ordeal once more,' they said. The singer's legal team has remained silent in the lead-up to the trial. His lawyers, Zoé Royaux and Christian Saint-Palais, declined to respond to media inquiries. Lamjarred's legal troubles extend beyond this case. In the southern French town of Draguignan, he is expected to stand trial for a similar allegation dating back to 2018 in Saint-Tropez. No date has been set yet. Past accusations in New York and Casablanca also echo similar circumstances, though those cases never reached trial. Despite the growing number of allegations, Lamjarred continues to enjoy enormous popularity. Yet, for many observers, his fame now stands in uneasy contrast with the serious nature of the accusations that continue to follow him. Tags: Lamjarred rape caserapeSaad Lamjarred
Scottish Sun
02-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Kim Kardashian female raid suspect cannot be guilty ‘as attacking a woman isn't one of her principles', court told
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) THE only female member of the gang accused of robbing TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint cannot be guilty 'because attacking a woman isn't one of her principles', a court heard yesterday. Family members of convicted drugs trafficker Christiane 'Cathy' Glotin, 78, spoke up for her as she stood in the dock. Sign up for the Entertainment newsletter Sign up 5 Kim Kardashian's lawyers have confirmed she will give evidence at the Paris Assize Court in mid-May Credit: Getty 5 The armed robbers escaped with expensive jewellery, targeting her $4million [£3m] engagement ring 5 Kim Kardashian pictured with her engagement ring on Instagram She and nine others face charges relating to the kidnap and armed robbery of the US reality star in Paris in 2016. They stole nearly $10million (£7.5m) worth of jewellery. Ms Kardashian's lawyers have confirmed she will give evidence at the Paris Assize Court in mid-May. The trial is due to end on May 23. It has taken nine years since the reality star had $10million (£7.5m) worth of jewellery stolen - including her $4million (£3m) engagement ring - for the gang behind the raid to finally face justice. Kim was left pleading for her life during the 2016 robbery after they bound her hands and feet, taped over her mouth - known as sausaging someone in French. They then carried her to the bathtub wearing only her dressing gown. She will give evidence in person at the trial and previously said of the raid: 'I thought they were terrorists who had come to kidnap me, I thought I was going to die.' The terrifying ordeal led to the Kardashian family changing how much they share of their lavish lifestyles on social media. 5 Chilling images showed inside Kim's Paris hotel after robbery 5 Kim was gagged by the assailants, who feared she was screaming too loudly
The Sun
02-05-2025
- The Sun
Kim Kardashian female raid suspect cannot be guilty ‘as attacking a woman isn't one of her principles', court told
THE only female member of the gang accused of robbing TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint cannot be guilty 'because attacking a woman isn't one of her principles', a court heard yesterday. Family members of convicted drugs trafficker Christiane 'Cathy' Glotin, 78, spoke up for her as she stood in the dock. 5 5 She and nine others face charges relating to the kidnap and armed robbery of the US reality star in Paris in 2016. They stole nearly $10million (£7.5m) worth of jewellery. Ms Kardashian's lawyers have confirmed she will give evidence at the Paris Assize Court in mid-May. The trial is due to end on May 23. It has taken nine years since the reality star had $10million (£7.5m) worth of jewellery stolen - including her $4million (£3m) engagement ring - for the gang behind the raid to finally face justice. Kim was left pleading for her life during the 2016 robbery after they bound her hands and feet, taped over her mouth - known as sausaging someone in French. They then carried her to the bathtub wearing only her dressing gown. She will give evidence in person at the trial and previously said of the raid: 'I thought they were terrorists who had come to kidnap me, I thought I was going to die.' The terrifying ordeal led to the Kardashian family changing how much they share of their lavish lifestyles on social media. 5 5
The Irish Sun
02-05-2025
- The Irish Sun
Kim Kardashian female raid suspect cannot be guilty ‘as attacking a woman isn't one of her principles', court told
THE only female member of the gang accused of robbing TV star Kim Kardashian at gunpoint cannot be guilty 'because attacking a woman isn't one of her principles', a court heard yesterday. Family members of convicted drugs trafficker Christiane 'Cathy' Glotin, 78, spoke up for her as she stood in the dock. Advertisement 5 Kim Kardashian's lawyers have confirmed she will give evidence at the Paris Assize Court in mid-May Credit: Getty 5 The armed robbers escaped with expensive jewellery, targeting her $4million [£3m] engagement ring 5 Kim Kardashian pictured with her engagement ring on Instagram She and nine others face charges relating to the kidnap and armed robbery of the US reality star in Paris in 2016. They stole nearly $10million (£7.5m) worth of jewellery. Ms Kardashian's lawyers have confirmed she will give evidence at the Paris Assize Court in mid-May. The trial is due to end on May 23. It has taken nine years since the reality star had $10million (£7.5m) worth of stolen - including her $4million (£3m) engagement ring - for the gang behind the raid to finally face justice. Advertisement Kim was left pleading for her life during the 2016 robbery after they bound her hands and feet, taped over her mouth - known as sausaging someone in French. They then carried her to the bathtub wearing only her dressing gown. She will give evidence in person at the trial and previously said of the The terrifying ordeal led to the Kardashian family changing how much they share of their lavish lifestyles on social media. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive 5 Chilling images showed inside Kim's Paris hotel after robbery 5 Kim was gagged by the assailants, who feared she was screaming too loudly Kim Kardashian reveals ex husband made her GIVE BACK engagement ring in split
