Ex-Sports Minister Oudéa-Castéra to Face Defamation Trial in December

Amélie Oudéa-Castéra is accused of defaming former French football president Noël Le Graët following a critical audit report.

The trial of Amélie Oudéa-Castéra is scheduled for December 3-4, 2024, before the Cour de Justice de la République.
Noël Le Graët filed a defamation lawsuit against Oudéa-Castéra in April 2023, citing her comments on a report about his conduct.
The report by the IGESR criticized Le Graët's management and alleged inappropriate behavior towards women, leading to his resignation.
Le Graët's lawyer claims Oudéa-Castéra misrepresented the report's findings in public statements, which she denies.
The full audit report has not been made public, and the case will examine whether Oudéa-Castéra's statements were defamatory.