French Soccer Star Wissam Ben Yedder Remains Free Pending Sexual Assault Trial
Ben Yedder is under strict judicial supervision after being accused of sexual assault while intoxicated on the French Riviera.
- Ben Yedder was briefly detained but released after the alleged incident in his car earlier this month.
- The Nice prosecutor's office appealed the decision not to remand him in custody, but the appeal was denied.
- Ben Yedder has admitted to driving under the influence of alcohol but has denied any sexual assault.
- He must report to a police station twice a week and will receive outpatient treatment pending his trial.
- Ben Yedder faces separate charges from last year involving allegations of rape, attempted rape, and sexual assault.