Due to sexual assault.. Wissam Ben Yedder faces prison terms
- A French court in Nice has sentenced Wissam Ben Yedder to two years in prison, suspended, for
- The incident occurred last September when Ben Yedder, while intoxicated, assaulted a 23-year-old woman.
- The Nice Criminal Court imposed a two-year suspended sentence on Ben Yedder.
A French court in Nice has sentenced Wissam Ben Yedder to two years in prison, suspended, for sexual assault. This sentence was given in his absence. Ben Yedder himself filed a complaint regarding the incident.
Case Details
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The incident occurred last September when Ben Yedder, while intoxicated, assaulted a 23-year-old woman. After the assault, the victim reported the incident to the police, leading to Ben Yedder’s arrest. Police noted a high blood alcohol level during his medical examination. In court, he stated, “I don’t remember what happened because I’m here because of the alcohol.”
Court Judgment
The Nice Criminal Court imposed a two-year suspended sentence on Ben Yedder. He must pay €6,500 in compensation to the victim and face a €5,000 fine for his actions and non-cooperation with the police. Additionally, his driving license was suspended for six months. Ben Yedder admitted to the crime, citing his alcohol consumption as a factor.
Alcohol’s Impact
During the trial, Ben Yedder expressed that he could not recall the incident due to alcohol. He indicated that he drank to cope with personal issues and called the incident “one of the worst decisions of his life.” He apologized to the victim and his family. This incident is part of a larger crisis for him, as he is also under judicial supervision for another sexual assault allegation from 2023.
Sports Career
After leaving French club Monaco, where he spent five years and scored 118 goals in 201 matches, Ben Yedder has been inactive. He played 19 matches for France, scoring three goals, with his last game occurring in June 2022.
Background
Wissam Ben Yedder was born on August 12, 1990, to a Tunisian immigrant family in Sarcelles, north of Paris. He developed his football skills playing in the streets. After starting with small clubs, he made a name for himself at Toulouse and later joined Sevilla in Spain before moving to Monaco.
Personal Life
Ben Yedder was married to Dana Malouki, but she filed a lawsuit against him last October, claiming psychological violence, complicating his personal life further.
Future Prospects
As of now, Ben Yedder is without a club, leaving his future in football uncertain. This legal issue raises questions about his ability to return to the sport.
Ben Yedder joins a list of football players whose legal troubles have impacted their careers.