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Kevin Escoffier Confronted by Accuser in Defamation Trial Against Le Canard enchaîné

The prominent skipper, accused of multiple sexual assaults, contests the claims while a criminal investigation involving four complainants continues in Lorient.

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Overview

  • Kevin Escoffier appeared in Paris court on March 24, 2025, for his defamation lawsuit against Le Canard enchaîné, which reported he admitted to sexual assault allegations.
  • During the trial, Escoffier was confronted by his former press officer, one of the four women accusing him of sexual assault.
  • The criminal investigation into allegations of sexual assault, including an incident in Newport, USA, in May 2023, remains ongoing under Lorient authorities.
  • Escoffier denies all accusations and previously left his team, Holcim-PRB, in June 2023 following the publicization of the allegations.
  • Disciplinary actions by FFVoile against Escoffier were annulled in March 2024 due to procedural flaws, sparking criticism about institutional handling of misconduct cases.