The Paris prosecutor's office on Monday opened an investigation for "
sexual assault
" targeting deputy mayor of Paris Pierre Aidenbaum after a report from the City to justice, AFP learned from the prosecution.
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Deputy in charge of the Seine, Mr. Aidenbaum is targeted by accusations of sexual harassment brought by an employee. In a statement to AFP sent by his lawyers, Mr. Aidenbaum affirms "
with force that this relationship was strictly nothing criminal
" and asks to be heard "
as quickly as possible to demonstrate his innocence
."
