Paris is investigating the rape of a woman at the Elysee Palace after receiving Macron in the summer at the presidential Elysee Palace, the Associated Press writes with reference to the Paris prosecutor's office.
According to the office of French President Emmanuel Macron, the soldier accused the soldier of rape. Both were stationed at the Elysee Palace and served in a unit dealing with delicate government issues, most of which are classified or top secret.
According to the Liberation newspaper, the incident occurred after a farewell reception for the general and two other people on July 1. The head of state was also present at the event. He spoke a few words after the start of the appointment and left at about 22:00. Some of those present then left the Elysee Palace and moved to the premises of the president's personal military headquarters. According to sources, the woman was raped in a high-security building, which is part of the presidential complex.
The investigation began on July 12. The man was questioned as a witness. Charges have already been brought against him. He was dismissed from service.
The case was widely publicized against the backdrop of the popularity of the #MeToo movement on the Internet and the growing efforts in France to combat sexual violence. Susie Rothman, founder of a French rape victim group, believes rape can happen anywhere, in any socioeconomic environment. “Even in the safest places,” she said.
In October, the Independent Commission on Incest and Sexual Abuse against Children reported tens of thousands of raped children. According to the organization, 22 thousand children are subjected to sexual violence in the republic annually by their fathers.