Rugby players from the Sporting Club Salonais in Salon-de-Provence, France, have all left their club after accusing it of covering up an incident involving a video taken in the showers without their consent. The female players claim that a video was taken in December and circulated internally within the club, but they were not informed about it until February. According to reports, senior players warned others that they had seen a video of them, naked, under the shower. Some of the athletes reportedly experienced nightmares and felt deeply humiliated by the incident.
The players want to file a formal complaint, supported by a witness who had seen the video. However, they claim that both other players and members of the club's board have tried to dissuade them from taking legal action. They said they received phone calls urging them not to file a complaint and that the club is attempting to suppress the matter. Despite this, the women's team decided to go to the police station, but their two complaints were rejected because they did not have the video as evidence. As a result, the athletes decided to report the case directly to the public prosecutor. An investigation was officially opened on March 30.
The players believe the club is protecting its male players and are now waiting for potential sanctions. They claim that this is not an isolated incident, with many female athletes reporting similar experiences. The local Salon feminist collective has supported the players, stating that the club has not spoken to the women about the issue. Activist Anne Manuceau said the group will not stop pushing for justice.
Club president Jean Pratali acknowledged the seriousness of the situation and said the club will make decisions based on the results of the police investigation. The case has sparked broader discussions about privacy, consent, and gender equality in sports, and the outcome of the investigation will likely have significant implications for the club and its members.
French Rugby Club Players Accuse Club of Suppressing Video Incident, Initiate Legal Action
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