French Media Host Laurent Boyer to Stand Trial for Domestic Violence and Harassment

Boyer faces charges of habitual domestic violence, harassment, and invasion of privacy, with his trial set for September 2025 in Paris.

Laurent Boyer, a prominent French radio and television host, is accused of habitual domestic violence and harassment causing work incapacity of over eight days.
The charges include invasion of privacy through the dissemination of intimate images, reportedly published on social media accounts allegedly created by Boyer.
The investigation, initiated after a complaint by Boyer’s ex-partner, was conducted by police in Paris's 17th arrondissement.
Boyer was taken into police custody on March 28, 2025, as part of the inquiry, but has not publicly commented on the allegations.
Known for hosting shows on M6, France 3, and RTL, Boyer’s case has drawn widespread attention, spotlighting issues of celebrity accountability and digital abuse.