Nicolas Hulot accused of rape and sexual assault: justice opens a preliminary inquiry

At least six women, including a minor at the time of the facts, accuse the ex-facilitator and former minister of rape or sexual assault committed between 1989 and 2001, which he disputes.

Le Monde with AFP

In the aftermath of a report of 62 minutes of the emission sent special from France 2 questioning Nicolas Hulot, a preliminary survey for rape and sexual assault was open Friday, November 26 announced the Paris Prosecution Laure Beccuau in a statement.

Investigations have been entrusted to the minor protection brigade (BPM) of the Regional Directorate of the Judicial Police (DRPD). They will be able to determine whether the facts denounced can characterize a criminal offense and if, in view of their seniority, the prescription of public action is acquired, “she explained.

At least six women, including a minor at the time of the fact, accuse the ex-facilitator and former minister of rape or sexual assault between 1989 and 2001, which he disputes.

/Media reports.