A second rape complaint filed against rapper Lomepal

A second complaint for rape was filed in 2023 against rapper Lomepal, franceinfo learned on Wednesday March 6 from sources close to the case, confirming information from AFP. The facts of which he is accused date back to 2018 and occurred in France. The singer was taken into custody on Tuesday and Wednesday last week and was confronted by the complainant. At this stage, he is not being prosecuted, indicate these same sources.

“Our client will not speak for the moment, because he wishes to let justice work calmly. He was heard at length, he was able to respond precisely and provide decisive material elements. The criminal classification of the alleged facts is also largely subject up for debate. His police custody was lifted well before the end of the legal period and without prosecution. The rest of the investigation will establish his innocence.”tell franceinfo the singer’s lawyers, Jacqueline Laffont and Julie Benedetti.

Since August, Lomepal has been the subject of a preliminary investigation for rape, after a first complaint filed in 2020.