Karim Benzema did not win his case following the defamation trial he brought against far-right activist Damieu Rieu.
The start of the affair dates back to 2020. At that time, Damien Rieu posted a photomontage on social networks showing Karim Benzema, finger pointing towards the sky, alongside armed Islamist fighters. In addition, the far-right activist adds a comment: “ I think Benzema wants to send us a message. » Enough to push the former Real Madrid player to approach the Lyon criminal court for defamation. The trial which was held last June finally delivered its verdict. And he’s not in favor of “KB9.”
While the Lyon public prosecutor’s office had requested a fine of 10,000 euros against Damien Rieu, the court decided to acquit the accused on the grounds that, despite the defamatory nature of the terms used in his message, this last could “ benefit from good faith“. The verdict surprised everyone, starting with Damien Rieu who obviously expected to lose. On his social networks, he did not hide his astonishment and joy. “ Dear supporters, it’s a huge surprise, but I have just won my case against Karim Benzema. The court recognized that I had every right to denounce the Islamic ambiguities of the Ballon d’Or.“
” An aberration “
Same surprise, but with anger this time, on the side of Karim Benzema’s defense. Quoted by The Teamhis lawyer was moved by the decision: “ Granting good faith to Damien Rieu is an aberration. » Maître Cormier also plans to appeal the judgment. Unless Karim Benzema prefers to move on and accept the verdict, as he did during the trial of Mathieu Valbuena’s sex tape.
