Former French Tennis Official Faces Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Young Player
Jean-Pierre Dartevelle, ex-vice president of the French Tennis Federation, is accused of using coercion and control to sexually assault a teenage player between 2016 and 2018.
- The victim, now 25, testified in court about the alleged abuse she endured between the ages of 17 and 19, describing a relationship marked by coercion and psychological control.
- Psychologists and psychiatrists presented expert testimony on the victim's psychological state, reporting long-term trauma, including anorexia, nightmares, and anxiety.
- The victim recounted her fear of Dartevelle, stating she felt unable to escape his influence and faced punishments when she resisted his demands.
- Dartevelle, 74, does not deny the sexual relationship but claims it was consensual; he could face up to 15 years in prison if convicted.
- The court heard additional testimony from witnesses and experts, with Dartevelle expected to take the stand on February 13.
Libération 
Ouest-France 