former minister Damien Abad taken into custody and released without prosecution at this stage

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From a source close to the case, Damien Abad asserted his innocence and maintained his version of the facts. He was released without charge at this stage.

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Deputy Damien Abad takes part in a session of questions to the government at the National Assembly in Paris, March 14, 2023. (ALAIN JOCARD / AFP)

Former minister Damien Abad was placed in Paris in police custody on Wednesday June 7 as part of the charges of attempted rape against him, franceinfo learned from a source familiar with the matter, confirming information from LCI. The MP for Ain, whose parliamentary immunity was recently lifted, was summoned at 10 a.m. and questioned for six hours by investigators from the Persons Crime Suppression Brigade (BRDP).

From a source close to the case, Damien Abad asserted his innocence and maintained his version of the facts. He was released without charges against him at this stage.


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