France: Alleged rape at presidential palace investigated

French authorities are investigating an alleged rape that occurred earlier this yr within the presidential Elysee Palace, the Paris prosecutor’s workplace stated on Friday.
The prosecutor’s workplace informed The Associated Press the investigation was opened on July 12. But it didn’t instantly affirm French media experiences saying a feminine soldier guarding the palace had accused a serviceman of rape on July 1.
French media have additionally reported that President Emmanuel Macron was not close by when the assault allegedly came about however had been at an occasion earlier within the night. Macron resides on the Elysee.
The Paris prosecutor’s workplace stated the accused serviceman has been questioned as an “assisted witness,” a standing which means he was not interviewed as a suspect going through potential expenses.
The workplace wouldn’t affirm or present additional particulars.
The Elysee stated it might not touch upon an ongoing judicial investigation.
But it stated that as quickly because the palace heard concerning the case, “measures have immediately been taken: listening, supporting and accompanying the victim.” The Elysee stated the accused serviceman has been moved away from his submit on the presidential palace and that officers are awaiting the findings of the judicial investigation earlier than deciding whether or not different actions are wanted.
French media have reported that Defense Minister Florence Parly launched an inside administrative investigation into the alleged rape.