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French minister leaves Macron’s government after rape allegations

Damien Abad denies allegations but steps down saying he wants to ‘defend himself without hindering government’

French minister leaves Macron’s government after rape allegations
Damien Abad during "Dimanche en politique" on France 3 channel in Paris on October 25, 2020. Photo by Raphael Lafargue/ABACAPRESS.COM | Alamy
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French minister Damien Abad has left Emmanuel Macron’s government after being accused of sexual harassment and rape.

Abad, the former minister for solidarity and disabled people, had been under fire for weeks after four women accused him of sexual misconduct. He denies wrongdoing.

Abad was replaced in a reshuffle today, making him the first serving minister to step down in connection with sexual misconduct accusations.