Overview
- An Albertville court found the French biathlon world champion guilty and imposed a three‑month suspended sentence and a €15,000 fine.
- Simon admitted using the bank cards of teammate Justine Braisaz‑Bouchet and other team members after long denying the accusations and later claiming a blackout.
- The prosecutor argued her late confession drove up the cost of international inquiries and maintained she acted with full awareness.
- L’Équipe reported further allegations from athletes and staff, including the Chevalier sisters, Caroline Colombo and Lou Jeanmonnot, though those claims were not tried because no formal complaints were filed.
- The French Ski Federation has the case before its disciplinary commission, with officials signaling a desire for the team to regain calm and a statement on next steps expected Monday.