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Kylian Mbappe accused of rape - AIBU to be a bit shocked

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Sportingnamechange · 16/10/2024 10:19

Mbappe has been accused of raping a woman in a hotel in Sweden.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/15/kylian-mbappe-reacts-in-fury-at-swedish-reports-of-claim

In Sweden they are confirming it is definitely him and they've reported on it because they feel it's in the public interest. The woman went to get medical attention and reported the incident straight after. AIBU to be a bit shocked if true? I know everyone will say what do you expect and don't look up to footballers etc, but I'm a woman who enjoys watching football and it's so disheartening how many footballers end up assaulting women. I thought Mbappe was maybe one of the good ones. Hope it's not true, but if it is, that there will be justice for the victim. Apparently Sweden has some of the best laws regarding rape on the planet, so that is encouraging at least.

Kylian Mbappé reacts with fury at Swedish reports of rape claim

Swedish prosecutors say a rape investigation had been opened in Stockholm without mentioning Kylian Mbappé, following media reports that the France captain and Real Madrid star was the suspect

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/football/2024/oct/15/kylian-mbappe-reacts-in-fury-at-swedish-reports-of-claim

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Sportingnamechange · 16/10/2024 10:34

Tiswa · 16/10/2024 10:29

It is shocking actually that at this stage he was named by the press - at this stage only an allegation has been made rather than any form of trial (Mandy/Greenwood/Adam Johnson etc were all named after charges were brought I think) because he is now being tried before even being charged

as for believing it who knows I have no evidence in front of me

Yes, that was also quite shocking to me. They say it was in the public interest, but I'm not sure what the norm is over there.

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Sportingnamechange · 16/10/2024 10:32

AccidentallyWesAnderson · 16/10/2024 10:20

You're shocked that a man with status, power and money is capable of raping a woman?

No, I'm a bit shocked that Mbappe is being accused of rape. I never said I find it shocking that there are powerful men who rape women. Just that as a woman who loves football, I get tired of the amount of abuse committed by footballers and pegged Mbappe as perhaps a decent human being? There's a difference between thinking something is possible and automatically assuming all men with money are rapists.

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elQuintoConyo · 16/10/2024 10:32

Not surprised in the fucking least, no, Who would be?

MonsteraMama · 16/10/2024 10:32

Sadly I'm never really shocked or surprised when another rape or sexual assault or nonce story comes out about a celebrity. I don't think there's many celebrities I'd respond with anything other than weary resignation to anymore.

Tiswa · 16/10/2024 10:29

It is shocking actually that at this stage he was named by the press - at this stage only an allegation has been made rather than any form of trial (Mandy/Greenwood/Adam Johnson etc were all named after charges were brought I think) because he is now being tried before even being charged

as for believing it who knows I have no evidence in front of me

Dotjones · 16/10/2024 10:24

I'm not sure why you'd be shocked, he's a top-level footballer. The surprise comes when one goes through their entire life without being found to be a rapist/child abuser/domestic abuser/love cheat or various other things. Power and status brings opportunity to abuse. Footballers are not in a position of power and of having status because of any inherent "goodness" of character, they are people - often with less than ideal backgrounds - who have better than average ability at kicking a ball about.

Obviously innocent until proven guilty.

TheConvalescent · 16/10/2024 10:23

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Stormyweatheroutthere · 16/10/2024 10:22

Fake news apparently...

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AccidentallyWesAnderson · 16/10/2024 10:20

You're shocked that a man with status, power and money is capable of raping a woman?