Case on alleged crimes by Gérald Marie in 1980s and 90s closed due to statute of limitations
French prosecutors have closed an investigation into possible rape and sexual assault by the model agency boss Gérald Marie, who was accused of a string of offences.
“The case was closed on 13 February because of the statute of limitations for public action,” the justice ministry said in a statement.
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