Damien Cassé, the companion of LFI MP Ersilia Soudais, placed in police custody after a complaint of rape of the elected official. The rebellious MP filed a complaint on the night of February 29 to March 1 in the 7th arrondissement against her companion.

A flagrant investigation was opened by the Meaux public prosecutor's office, and is being carried out by the sub-directorate of the Melun Judicial Police. The lawyer of the person in custody, Yassine Bouzrou, assures that his client ‘strongly contests the accusations brought against him’