Franck Ribery and Karim Benzema Will Stand Trial For Soliciting Underage Prostitute
By Ty Duffy
This move comes in the midst of a broader crackdown on prostitution in France. Prostitution is still legal, though politicians on both the left and the right have sought harsher penalties on the activity surrounding it, such as solicitation.
It is not clear whether the charges will stick. Players face up to three years in prison and a $55,000 fine. It is, at the very least, an unwelcome distraction for new French coach Didier Deschamps as he tries to reformat Les Bleus ahead of the 2014 World Cup.
Side Note: Ms. Dehar, now 20, has apparently become a fashion mogul.
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