Ary Abittan Cleared of Rape Allegations as French Court Confirms Non-Lieu

The Paris Court of Appeal upheld the 2024 ruling due to insufficient evidence, concluding a three-year investigation.

Ary Abittan, a French actor and comedian, was accused of rape in 2021 by a woman who alleged non-consensual anal intercourse during a private evening at his home.
The Paris Court of Appeal confirmed the non-lieu ruling from 2024, agreeing with investigators that there were no 'grave or concordant' indications of guilt.
Key factors in the decision included consistent testimonies from former partners describing Abittan as respectful and expert analyses ruling out deviant sexual behavior.
The complainant's statements were found to have evolved over time, with some aspects contradicted by the investigation and deemed ambiguous in their implications.
Abittan has resumed his career but continues to face protests from feminist groups, with performances still being targeted by activists demanding cancellations.