French prosecutors have reopened a probe into allegations of rape involving Budget Minister Gerald Darmanin. France’s 35-year-old budget minister and Cabinet high achiever, Gerald Darmanin, has been accused of rape in a case dating back nearly 10 years. Police have resumed an investigation into allegations of sexual harassment filed by 46-year-old Sophie Spatz, a former call girl. She made a first complaint against Darmanin last year, but the case was closed soon after when she did not attend questioning by police. She alleges that he pressured her into sex in return for promising to help clear her name in a legal dispute.

Source: Egypt Independent January 29, 2018 13:52 UTC