Jean-Louis Schlesser, ex-racing driver with two victories in the Paris Dakar and five World Cup titles in rally-raids was placed in detention this Thursday pending his immediate appearance, the newspaper learned. Nice morning. The former rally star may then request a delay to prepare his defense, in which case the judges will have to rule on his continued detention.
He is being prosecuted for gun violence after attacking the owner of a snack bar in Nice, whom he suspects of having a relationship with his wife. Several weapons were found at his home, adds the regional daily.