After a shocking video was released last month, which showed an Algerian man allegedly raping a 25-year-old victim in a mall bathroom in the French city of Nantes last month, the security guard who reportedly leaked the video is already facing severe punishment and prosecution.
The video, which was posted by a number of X accounts, was also shared by Remix News. The original post from the popular French account @Cpasdeslo apparently deleted the video or was forced to delete it. However, the video is still widely available from other accounts on the platform.
🇫🇷🇩🇿 | Un inmigrante argelino viola a un chico de 25 años con una discapacidad mental grave en un centro comercial de Nantes.
El magrebí aprovechó que la madre del chico le había dejado solo en el baño, pensando que estaría seguro. pic.twitter.com/OC43UqImP8
— ʜᴇʀQʟᴇs (@herqles_es) November 26, 2024The rape occurred at the Atlantis mall in Nantes, and the 23-year-old security guard that is suspected of leaking the video is already banned from entering the mall, is barred from the entire security profession, and is facing criminal charges, according to French media outlet Ouest France.
The security guard already appeared in court on charges on Dec. 13, where he requested an adjournment to prepare his defense. He is being prosecuted for invasion of privacy and violating the secrecy of an investigation.
The images in the leaked video show the rape victim, who has a severe mental disability, was left alone by his mother to go to the bathroom in the mall on Nov. 22. She grew concerned when her son did not come out. When she went to investigate, she found that her son was being sexually assaulted by the Algerian suspect, who was arrested a short while after the incident and is being charged with rape.
The case sparked outrage not only in France, but also across the world, with many prominent users on X discussing the case. For example, popular activist Eva Vlaardingerbroek shared the Remix post, which garnered millions of views.
The family involved in the case has apparently been shocked by the release of the tape. The 23-year-old security guard is expected to stand trial on Jan. 24, 2025.
The security guard is under judicial supervision pending his trial and is prohibited from entering the Atlantis shopping mall, having contact with the victim, or carrying out any job activity related to the security field.
