Former Vice President of French Tennis Federation on Trial for Alleged Sexual Assault of Young Player

Jean-Pierre Dartevelle, 74, faces charges of sexual assault against a former tennis player who was a minor at the start of their alleged relationship.

Jean-Pierre Dartevelle, ex-vice president of the French Tennis Federation, is accused of sexually assaulting a player between 2016 and 2018 when she was 17 to 19 years old.
The alleged incidents occurred in Dartevelle's dental office in Montbéliard, where he worked as a dentist during the time of the accusations.
The alleged victim, now 25, has waived the right to a closed trial, expressing a desire to speak openly about her experiences.
The defense claims the relationship was consensual, with Dartevelle describing it as a mutual romantic relationship, while the prosecution highlights a significant power imbalance and psychological manipulation.
The trial at the Doubs criminal court in Besançon is expected to last three days, with a verdict anticipated by February 12 or 13; Dartevelle faces up to 15 years in prison if convicted.