Éric Dupond-Moretti’s former partner, lawyer Antoine Vey, is suspected of moral and sexual harassment. At the end of July, the Keeper of the Seals was heard in this investigation, the minister’s entourage indicated on Wednesday, confirming information from the Obs.
Éric Dupond-Moretti was heard at the request of the Paris Bar. “As he is very respectful of institutions, he went there,” the source added, without commenting on the substance of his statements. Me Antoine Vey, associated from 2016 with Éric Dupond-Moretti until the latter’s arrival at Place Vendôme in 2020, has been targeted since January by an ethics investigation by the Paris Bar Association after accusations of harassment. moral and sexual coming from collaborators, revealed by Release end of March.
The minister accused of being silent
The person concerned had denied these “allegations”, presenting himself as “a demanding lawyer”. A source close to the case told AFP that this investigation had led to numerous hearings. This procedure, which can last many months, can ultimately lead to the opening of a possible disciplinary procedure which can lead to sanctions, for example a ban on practicing.
According to some of the testimonies produced by Release, Éric Dupond-Moretti was aware of the accusations against his partner but did not react. The Paris Bar, which brings together many prestigious business firms, created in 2015 a commission dedicated to the issue of harassment.