He had abruptly withdrawn his candidacy overnight from Monday to Tuesday, denouncing attacks.
Former legislative candidate Taha Bouhafs is suspected of harassment and sexual violence.
According to information from BFM and Mediapart, at least three people testified against the young man and spoke of sexual violence and harassment.
La France Insoumise has launched an internal investigation by seizing its committee against sexist and sexual violence.
In a press release, the follow-up committee against sexual violence of insubordinate France confirms that it “was seized on Saturday May 7 of a testimony relating to alleged facts of sexual violence alleged against Taha Bouhafs.
“Given the urgency of the situation, a procedure was immediately initiated within the rebellious France.
The body also specifies that it heard the young man on Monday May 9, and assures that he decided alone to throw in the towel.
In recent days, several personalities had called on Taha Bouhafs to step down.
They accuse him in particular of having been, in 2021, sentenced at first instance to pay a fine and damages for "public insult on the grounds of origin", after having qualified, on Twitter, the police unionist Linda Kebbab of 'Arab service'.
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“For several weeks, I have been enduring an unprecedented storm of attacks.
Every day a new insult, a new slander, a new threat, a new accusation.
I wasn't even allowed to respond, if only to defend my dignity.
I believe I have acquired the certainty that in the eyes of many, I have no right to exist politically, ”wrote the former candidate for Vénissieux (Rhône) in his press release.
Reacting very quickly after the announcement of the opening of this internal investigation, the presidential candidate Philippe Poutou assures his support for the victims.
“As in all cases of aggression, for us, there is no question of compromising: we believe the victims who dare to make these facts public.
We assure them of our support, without conditions,” he wrote on Twitter.
We learn of the accusations of sexual violence brought against Taha Bouhafs.
As in all cases of aggression, for us, there is no question of compromising: we believe the victims who dare to make these facts public.
We assure them of our unconditional support.
— Philippe Poutou (@PhilippePoutou) May 11, 2022
