Ex-Melbourne Soccer Coach Jailed for Rape

Sebastien Bechaud sentenced to four years for assaulting a woman he met on a dating app, with parole eligibility after 20 months.

Sebastien Bechaud, former Melbourne Victory women's goalkeeping coach, was found guilty of rape in March 2021.
The assault occurred after a consensual relationship turned violent, with the victim screaming for Bechaud to stop.
Judge Liz Gaynor condemned Bechaud's actions, highlighting his disregard for the victim's lack of consent.
The victim expressed ongoing trauma and loss of liberty due to the incident, affecting her interactions with men.
Bechaud, who moved to Australia in 2015, is likely to be deported to France after serving his sentence.