Ben Yedder’s Controversial Court Verdict: Suspended Sentence for Sexual Assault
French footballer Wissam Ben Yedder has faced legal issues after being accused of sexual assault.
On trial in Nice, France, for an incident on September 6, 2024, he allegedly assaulted a woman while intoxicated in his car.
The prosecution has requested a jail sentence of 2.5 years, with 18 months suspended. His defense team argues the charges are not serious enough to warrant imprisonment.
Ben Yedder, who has been without a club since his contract with Monaco expired, expressed regret and has begun alcohol rehabilitation.
There is also another ongoing case where he faces charges related to psychological violence against his wife,