03-31-2021, 06:51 PM
Update: Karim Benzema breaks his silence trial date is set over his alleged role in the 2015 sex-tape blackmail plot of former team-mate, Mathieu Valbuena
Karim Benzema has broken his silence after it was announced he will appear in court in October for his alleged role in the 2015 sex-tape blackmail plot of team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.
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The Real Madrid striker is suspected of having pressured his former France team-mate to pay blackmailers who threatened to reveal an intimate video in which Valbuena featured.Â
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On Tuesday March 30, it was reported Benzema will go on trial from Wednesday, October 20 to Friday, October 22. Four other people will also stand trial in the case.
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Benzema responded on his Instagram story, writing alongside a screenshot of the news: 'Yes, finally. Let the masquerade end forever'
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Also reacting to news of the trial, Benzema's lawyer Sylvian Cormier described the decision as 'absurd'.
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'We are unfortunately not surprised by this decision, which is as absurd as it was expected,' Cormier said.
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'I am dismayed to note that one is forced to distort the elements gathered in the investigation to justify sending my client before the tribunal.Â
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'We will explain ourselves before the judges of the tribunal to demonstrate this abuse.'
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The striker's alleged involvement has cost him his place in the France national team since 2015 despite his consistent high-level performances for his club, Real Madrid.Â
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Benzema, who is of Algerian descent, appeared 81 times for France and scored 27 goals before he was kicked out of the national team.Â
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Karim Benzema has broken his silence after it was announced he will appear in court in October for his alleged role in the 2015 sex-tape blackmail plot of team-mate Mathieu Valbuena.
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The Real Madrid striker is suspected of having pressured his former France team-mate to pay blackmailers who threatened to reveal an intimate video in which Valbuena featured.Â
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On Tuesday March 30, it was reported Benzema will go on trial from Wednesday, October 20 to Friday, October 22. Four other people will also stand trial in the case.
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Benzema responded on his Instagram story, writing alongside a screenshot of the news: 'Yes, finally. Let the masquerade end forever'
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Also reacting to news of the trial, Benzema's lawyer Sylvian Cormier described the decision as 'absurd'.
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'We are unfortunately not surprised by this decision, which is as absurd as it was expected,' Cormier said.
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'I am dismayed to note that one is forced to distort the elements gathered in the investigation to justify sending my client before the tribunal.Â
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'We will explain ourselves before the judges of the tribunal to demonstrate this abuse.'
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The striker's alleged involvement has cost him his place in the France national team since 2015 despite his consistent high-level performances for his club, Real Madrid.Â
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Benzema, who is of Algerian descent, appeared 81 times for France and scored 27 goals before he was kicked out of the national team.Â
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