The best defense is attack. In a press release from his lawyers, Noël Le Graët reacted on Tuesday to the opening of an investigation against him for moral and sexual harassment, which he attributes to “numerous political interferences and pressures”. In other words, to Amélie Oudéa-Castéra, who does not carry it in her heart. Response from the Minister of Sports, on RMC.
“The statements I made last week concerned the established bankruptcy of Noël Le Graët in his function of representing the Federation, I assume them and maintain them. The inspection mission led by the General Inspectorate for Education, Sport and Research (IGESR) is continuing its work on the fields that remain within its competence, again independently, methodically, and will finalize it in the deadlines announced, in compliance with the adversarial process and the rights of the parties, as has been the case since the start of this audit. »
The Comex could push Le Graët to resign
Invited to react on the opening of the investigation by the daily The Team, Jean-Michel Aulas understands without wanting to say it expressly that all this puts NLG in an almost irreversible position at the head of the FFF, despite its withdrawal. “It’s worrying that not a day goes by without a new development occurring,” he comments. There is a terrible distortion between what is said on one side and what Noel answers. I need to be able to chat with him. »
Aulas nevertheless refuses to decide too quickly on a possible resignation on the occasion of the next Comex, which could encourage Le Graët to pack his bags. Aulas: “It’s a possibility. But as things stand, I think it’s premature to say. It is just as likely that NLG is selling its skin dearly. Oudéa-Castéra reminds us, “Noël Le Graët is a litigant like any other. He is free to organize his defense as he wishes, but his attempts at diversion will not fool anyone. I will not allow myself to be questioned. »