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Prosecuted for rape of a minor, Yannick Agnel recognizes the relationship but not the constraint. This is what the prosecutor of the Republic of Mulhouse indicated on Monday, December 13. Facts which would have taken place in 2016. The ex-swimmer was then 24 years old, his alleged victim, 13.
It has one of the most prestigious achievements in French swimming. Yannick Agnel, a former champion now at the heart of the turmoil. Saturday, December 11, hat on his head, mask on his face, he leaves the Mulhouse court. Not a word to the journalists. The athlete has just been indicted for rape and sexual assault on a minor and placed under judicial supervision.
At the material time Yannick Agnel was 24 years old, the complainant only 13. This Monday morning the Mulhouse prosecutor gave details of the hearing of the former swimmer. “He recognizes the materiality of the facts, but at the same time he did not have the feeling of placing this young woman under duress. I think he regrets not having given enough thought, at the time of the facts, on this famous age difference “, declares Edwige Roux-Morizot. The facts date back to 2016. The swimmer then trained at the Mulhouse Olympic Swimming under the leadership of Lionel Horter, one of the daughters of whom lodged a complaint against the athlete. Did Yannick Agnel use his influence to abuse the young girl?