On Thursday, December 12, the Swedish Prosecution Authority announced the closure of the investigation into r3pe allegations against French footballer Kylian Mbappé, citing insufficient evidence
The allegations had garnered significant international attention, overshadowing the football star’s career. Mbappé, who has consistently denied the accusations, has not yet made a public statement regarding the decision. His legal team had previously emphasized his respect for due process.
PUNCH Online, citing AFP on October 17, 2024, reported that Mbappé was “linked to a rape investigation in Sweden” and planned to reserve any explanations for the Swedish justice system “if necessary,” according to his lawyer, Marie-Alix Canu-Bernard. “He prioritizes providing his explanations, if required, to the Swedish judiciary,” Canu-Bernard said, while strongly condemning “media allegations suggesting that Kylian Mbappé had commented on the events of his trip to Stockholm.”
The case, which began earlier this year, stemmed from an alleged incident in Stockholm. The prosecutor’s decision not to press charges brings an end to months of public scrutiny and speculation.
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