The former Canal + star columnist Pierre Ménès, targeted by an investigation for sexual assault, was placed in police custody on Thursday, December 9, according to sources familiar with the matter, confirming information from the
Parisian
.
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He is heard at the 1st judicial police district (1st DPJ), "
at the request of the prosecution,
" said a source close to the case.
His lawyer, Me Arash Derambarsh, confirmed that Pierre Ménès, who had asked in the media to be interviewed, was heard "
under the status of
police
custody
".