“A first victory”: Cauet accused of rape, justice agrees to ease his judicial supervision

Targeted by at least five complaints for rape and sexual assault, Cauet had requested a reduction in his judicial supervision, in order to be able to return to the radio. A request that was validated by the courts, this Friday, July 12, 2024, even if a major change will be noted.

Cauet won his case after requesting a reduction in his judicial supervision. Last May, the host was taken into custody and then charged with rape and sexual assault, and he is the subject of at least five complaints that have seriously tarnished his reputation. Although he escaped pretrial detention, Cauet was placed under strict judicial supervision, forcing him to pay bail of 100,000 euros. He was also banned from returning to his duties as a presenter.most of the accusations against him having taken place in the context of his professional activities.

This Wednesday, July 10, 2024, Cauet’s lawyers requested to the Paris Court of Appeal for a reduction in his judicial supervision. The aim: to allow their client to return to radio as soon as possible. His lawyers notably recalled the significant bail requested from the presenter, which he would not be able to pay since he cannot work.This required deposit is unreasonable in light of the facts and my client’s assets. […] He is denied the right to practice his profession, even in the absence of an audience. This decision, which is absurd and without any justification, must be lifted urgently. There is no justification for silencing a man who is presumed innocent.“, said his lawyer Jade Dousselin.

Cauet sees his judicial control eased by the courts

The arguments of Cauet’s lawyers have finally been heard, since the investigating chamber of the Paris Court of Appeal accepted, this Friday, July 12, 2024, that he return to the air, on condition that the public is not present, as revealed by Le Parisien. A decision that the counsel of the 52-year-old host welcomed.This is a first victory in this case and it is important. Justice recognizes that nothing justifies silencing a man presumed innocent.“, they said. Despite this decision, a very long road still awaits Cauet, who has always firmly denied the accusations of his alleged victims.