The Real Madrid striker, 28, remains
under investigation with regards an alleged blackmail attempt on France
team-mate Mathieu Valbuena, 32, and a lawyer involved in the defence for
this case had hoped the investigation would crumble if this appeal was upheld.
The case exploded into the public consciousness over a
year ago, whenBenzema was taken into police custody and charged with conspiracy
to blackmail the Lyon midfielder, who initially filed a complaint in June
2015. Benzema was placed under judicial supervision, which means he
is prohibited from meeting with Valbuena or any other people charged in the
case.
Defence lawyer Sylvain Cormier has always protested
the player’s innocence, stating in November 2015: “Karim Benzema will show his
good faith in this affair – as soon as possible, I hope,” Cormier announced.
Comments