Overview
- Simon was convicted in Albertville of theft and fraud and received a three‑month suspended sentence plus a €15,000 fine after admitting the charges.
- The French Ski Federation’s independent commission will hear her case on November 6 after a postponement reportedly requested by Simon, with a decision expected by the women’s team meeting on November 10 according to reports.
- The seven‑member body can choose from about 15 sanctions, including a warning, suspension, or exclusion from the national team.
- The case centered on online purchases totaling roughly €2,400–€2,500 made with credit‑card data belonging to teammate Justine Braisaz‑Bouchet and a team physiotherapist in 2021–2022.
- In court Simon apologized, said she has worked with a therapist for about three years and cited no financial motive, while separate reporting highlights questions over her firearms eligibility under French law and potential employment consequences at the customs service.