Dominique Boutonnat, the president of France’s powerful National Film Board (Cnc), who has been under formal investigation for an alleged sexual assault on his 22-year-old godson, could now face a criminal court.
The Nanterre public prosecutor’s office has requested that Boutonnat’s case is brought before a criminal court following a 14-month investigation, according to news outlet Afp. It will now be up to a judge to determine whether Boutonnat — who has been under investigation since February 2021 — will face trial.
The alleged sexual assault occurred in August 2020 during a family holiday in Greece. Boutonnat’s godson, who is now either 23 or 24, filed a police complaint accusing Boutonnat of sexual assault and attempted rape roughly two months later, on Oct. 7. According to the Afp, the prosecutors’ office has ruled out the attempted rape charge but is maintaining the sexual assault claim.
Variety reached out to Boutonnat’s attorney, Emmanuel Marsigny,...
The Nanterre public prosecutor’s office has requested that Boutonnat’s case is brought before a criminal court following a 14-month investigation, according to news outlet Afp. It will now be up to a judge to determine whether Boutonnat — who has been under investigation since February 2021 — will face trial.
The alleged sexual assault occurred in August 2020 during a family holiday in Greece. Boutonnat’s godson, who is now either 23 or 24, filed a police complaint accusing Boutonnat of sexual assault and attempted rape roughly two months later, on Oct. 7. According to the Afp, the prosecutors’ office has ruled out the attempted rape charge but is maintaining the sexual assault claim.
Variety reached out to Boutonnat’s attorney, Emmanuel Marsigny,...
- 4/26/2022
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Dominique Boutonnat, the president of France’s powerful National Film Board, will remain in post despite his indictment last week following a lawsuit for alleged sexual assault and attempted rape filed by his 22-year-old godson.
Boutonnat, a 51-year-old film financier and producer who took the helm of the Cnc in July 2019, was placed under investigation on Feb. 11 after a police complaint was filed by the son of long-time friends on Oct. 7 for an alleged assault dating back to August during a family holiday in Greece.
Boutonnat, who was taken into police custody on Feb. 10 and was indicted the next day, had denied the allegations through his lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny. “Dominique Boutonnat contests having committed any offense, he is fully serene about the outcome of this procedure,” said Marsigny while Boutonnat was in custody. The lawyer added that the indictment was premature. An investigation is underway, and the case will either...
Boutonnat, a 51-year-old film financier and producer who took the helm of the Cnc in July 2019, was placed under investigation on Feb. 11 after a police complaint was filed by the son of long-time friends on Oct. 7 for an alleged assault dating back to August during a family holiday in Greece.
Boutonnat, who was taken into police custody on Feb. 10 and was indicted the next day, had denied the allegations through his lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny. “Dominique Boutonnat contests having committed any offense, he is fully serene about the outcome of this procedure,” said Marsigny while Boutonnat was in custody. The lawyer added that the indictment was premature. An investigation is underway, and the case will either...
- 2/18/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
A judge will now investigate the case to decide whether it should be brought to trial or dismissed.
The head of France’s National Cinema Centre (Cnc), Dominique Boutonnat, has been formally placed under investigation following allegations of sexual assault and attempted rape by his 22-year-old godson, the French prosecution service confirmed on Thursday (Feb 11).
Boutonnat was taken into police custody on Wednesday for initial questioning related to an official complaint lodged in October about events that allegedly took place last August.
Boutonnat’s lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny reiterated the film producer and Cnc president’s denial of the allegations.
“My...
The head of France’s National Cinema Centre (Cnc), Dominique Boutonnat, has been formally placed under investigation following allegations of sexual assault and attempted rape by his 22-year-old godson, the French prosecution service confirmed on Thursday (Feb 11).
Boutonnat was taken into police custody on Wednesday for initial questioning related to an official complaint lodged in October about events that allegedly took place last August.
Boutonnat’s lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny reiterated the film producer and Cnc president’s denial of the allegations.
“My...
- 2/11/2021
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
Dominique Boutonnat, president of France’s powerful National Film Board (Cnc), has been indicted for attempted rape and sexual assault on Thursday following a complaint filed by his 22-year-old godson on Oct. 7.
The news was confirmed by the court of Nanterre near Paris to the Afp. Boutonnat had been held in custody since Wednesday morning. The alleged sexual assault occurred in August during a holiday in Greece. Along with the indictment, Boutonnat is also being banned from contacting the alleged victim.
The lawyer of the alleged victim, Caroline Toby, told the Afp that Boutonnat was a paternal figure for her client even though they were not related by blood.
Boutonnat’s lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said on Wednesday that his client was denying the allegations against him, and said today that the indictment was “precipitated” since there hadn’t been a “confrontation” between Boutonnat and the alleged victim in front of French authorities during the custody.
The news was confirmed by the court of Nanterre near Paris to the Afp. Boutonnat had been held in custody since Wednesday morning. The alleged sexual assault occurred in August during a holiday in Greece. Along with the indictment, Boutonnat is also being banned from contacting the alleged victim.
The lawyer of the alleged victim, Caroline Toby, told the Afp that Boutonnat was a paternal figure for her client even though they were not related by blood.
Boutonnat’s lawyer, Emmanuel Marsigny, said on Wednesday that his client was denying the allegations against him, and said today that the indictment was “precipitated” since there hadn’t been a “confrontation” between Boutonnat and the alleged victim in front of French authorities during the custody.
- 2/11/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Update, 02/11, 06:27Am: Dominique Boutonnat, president of France’s Cnc (National Cinema Center), has been indicted on charges of sexual assault and attempted rape made by his godson, the public prosecutor’s office in Parisian suburb Nanterre said today.
The news, reported by Bfm TV, is an escalation on yesterday’s story that Boutonnat was being questioned by police in relation to the allegations that were made in October.
His accuser’s lawyer told Afp that the indictment was a necessary step in establishing the truth as well as protecting her 22-year-old client. Boutonnat’s lawyer criticized the move, saying it was a hasty decision and that the facts were “disputed”. Boutonnat, via his lawyers, yesterday denied the allegations.
Previously, 02/10: The president of major French film org Cnc (National Cinema Center), Dominique Boutonnat, is being held in police custody after accusations of sexual assault and attempted rape.
The French...
The news, reported by Bfm TV, is an escalation on yesterday’s story that Boutonnat was being questioned by police in relation to the allegations that were made in October.
His accuser’s lawyer told Afp that the indictment was a necessary step in establishing the truth as well as protecting her 22-year-old client. Boutonnat’s lawyer criticized the move, saying it was a hasty decision and that the facts were “disputed”. Boutonnat, via his lawyers, yesterday denied the allegations.
Previously, 02/10: The president of major French film org Cnc (National Cinema Center), Dominique Boutonnat, is being held in police custody after accusations of sexual assault and attempted rape.
The French...
- 2/11/2021
- by Tom Grater
- Deadline Film + TV
Dominique Boutonnat, president of France’s powerful National Film Board (Cnc), is being sued for attempted rape and sexual assault by his 22-year-old godson. He has been held in custody since Wednesday morning.
The news was first reported by news channel Bfm TV. The complaint was filed by Boutonnat’s godson on Oct. 7 and the alleged sexual assault occurred in August during a holiday in Greece.
“Dominique Boutonnat contests having committed any wrongdoing, he is fully serene about the outcome of this procedure,” Boutonnat’s lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny told the Afp. The Nanterre prosecutor told Le Figaro newspaper that Boutonnat’s custody could end on Thursday or Friday.
Variety has contacted the Cnc for comment.
The org 50/50, whose mandate is to help victims of sexual violence and increase gender parity and diversity in the industry, has demanded that Boutonnat step down from his position for the time being, so that...
The news was first reported by news channel Bfm TV. The complaint was filed by Boutonnat’s godson on Oct. 7 and the alleged sexual assault occurred in August during a holiday in Greece.
“Dominique Boutonnat contests having committed any wrongdoing, he is fully serene about the outcome of this procedure,” Boutonnat’s lawyer Emmanuel Marsigny told the Afp. The Nanterre prosecutor told Le Figaro newspaper that Boutonnat’s custody could end on Thursday or Friday.
Variety has contacted the Cnc for comment.
The org 50/50, whose mandate is to help victims of sexual violence and increase gender parity and diversity in the industry, has demanded that Boutonnat step down from his position for the time being, so that...
- 2/10/2021
- by Elsa Keslassy
- Variety Film + TV
Dominique Boutonnat has been president of France’s National Cinema Centre since July 2019.
The future of film producer Dominique Boutonnat as president of France’s National Cinema Centre (Cnc) was in the balance on Wednesday (Feb 10) after he was taken into police custody following allegations of sexual assault and attempted rape by his 22-year-old godson.
France’s gender equality pressure group Le Collectif 50/50 called on the Cnc to temporarily suspend Boutonnat while the investigation and legal procedure was underway.
“In spite of the private nature of this police custody, Le Collectif 50/50 calls for the suspension of Dominique Boutonnat so that...
The future of film producer Dominique Boutonnat as president of France’s National Cinema Centre (Cnc) was in the balance on Wednesday (Feb 10) after he was taken into police custody following allegations of sexual assault and attempted rape by his 22-year-old godson.
France’s gender equality pressure group Le Collectif 50/50 called on the Cnc to temporarily suspend Boutonnat while the investigation and legal procedure was underway.
“In spite of the private nature of this police custody, Le Collectif 50/50 calls for the suspension of Dominique Boutonnat so that...
- 2/10/2021
- by Melanie Goodfellow
- ScreenDaily
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