An investigation is underway for “death threats based on origin” after racist remarks made in a video by France XV full-back Melvyn Jaminet, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday, July 16. He stated that he wanted to ” put on a helmet ” At ” first Arab he meets[rait] “.
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In a short video, posted on July 7 on Instagram and very quickly deleted, we hear the player of rugby French, Melvyn Jaminet, declare: ” My mother who asks me if I partied (he sighs). I swear, the first Arab I meet on the road, I hit him with my helmet “.
The parquet floor of Paris announced on Tuesday, July 16, that an investigation has been opened for “death threats based on origin.” This investigation follows a report from the SOS association Racismaccording to the prosecution, which has not yet received the report that the French Rugby Federation (FFR) says it has made.
In a statement published shortly after the video was broadcast, the French Rugby Federation condemned ” with the greatest firmness ” the remarks made by Melvyn Jaminet, ” totally unacceptable and contrary to the fundamental values of our sport “.
The player had ” summer put aside with immediate effect ” and had left the group Franceadded the FFR, stressing that a ” internal investigation » was in progress for « take appropriate action “.
The President of the FFR, Florian Grill, announced that a report had been made on July 12th. in order to shed full light on the making of these extremely serious remarks “.
Furthermore, the Toulon club (south-east of France), which immediately condemned its player’s comments, indicated the opening of a ” internal investigation “According to several media outlets, Melvyn Jaminet is expected on Friday July 17 at the headquarters of the Toulon Rugby Club for an interview prior to a sanction.
A few hours after the video was published, the French international posted a message of apology on his Instagram account, saying ” deeply sorry and ashamed “.