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Julia Simon Convicted After Credit-Card Theft Confession as New Allegations Surface

Her courtroom confession leaves disciplinary consequences to the federation.

Overview

  • An Albertville court found the 10-time world champion guilty and imposed a three-month suspended sentence plus a €15,000 fine.
  • She must cover procedural costs for Justine Braisaz-Bouchet and pay a symbolic €1 to the French Ski Federation, after prosecutors had sought two months suspended and a €20,000 fine.
  • The case centered on roughly €2,300–€2,400 in online purchases made with teammates’ cards during a 2022 Norway training camp and delivered to Simon’s address.
  • Simon apologized in court, said she cannot explain her actions, cited a blackout, and is working with a psychologist.
  • The FFS disciplinary commission will decide on sporting sanctions, and separate reports say several other teammates suspect uncharged thefts, leaving Olympic selection implications unresolved.