Wissam Ben Yedder Sentenced for Sexual Assault

Wissam Ben Yedder, a former captain of AS Monaco and French international footballer, has received a two-year suspended jail sentence for sexual assault while intoxicated. The incident occurred on September 6, where he was accused of inviting a young woman into his car and performing a sex act in front of her. In addition to the suspended sentence, Ben Yedder is required to pay €5,000 in compensation and has had his driving license suspended for six months. He has faced multiple legal challenges, including an ongoing rape case from summer 2023 and charges of psychological violence against his wife, amid their divorce proceedings. During the trial, Ben Yedder claimed he had no memory of the events due to his intoxication and has since sought rehabilitation for alcohol issues. Despite the conviction, he maintains his innocence regarding the more serious allegations.