Rapper lomepal Faces Renewed Scrutiny Following New Complaint in Rape Allegations
Paris, France – rapper Antoine Valentinelli, known professionally as Lomepal, is again facing accusations of sexual assault following a new complaint filed August 1st, according to a report published by Libération.This growth comes as three other women have come forward with allegations against the artist, detailing incidents occurring between 2018 and 2020.
The renewed legal action follows previous complaints that were dismissed earlier this year. Marie and Miranda Starcevic have now joined as civil parties in the case, with Starcevic’s lawyer, Me Frédérique Pollet-Rouyer, criticizing the initial investigations for failing to adequately consider inconsistencies in Valentinelli’s statements and discrepancies between his account and those of individuals close to him.
Libération‘s report details allegations from four women.One accuser alleges that Lomepal initiated anal penetration without her consent and continued despite her refusal.Following the incident, she claims he questioned her understanding of the word “no,” to which he reportedly responded, “We know very well what it means when you say no.” He has previously dismissed the accusations as “science-fiction” during a court confrontation.
Another accuser,identified as Audrey* (name changed by Libération),alleges that she met Lomepal in a nightclub in the fall of 2018 after the success of his gold-record album Flip.She claims he flirted with her, accompanied her home, and then insisted on coming inside while she expressed a desire to sleep. Audrey alleges he kissed her despite her resistance (“rembarrait”), and that he later called her a “whore” when leaving.She has chosen not to file a formal complaint at this time.
A third accuser, Raphaëlle, was among the first to file a complaint but has since withdrawn from pursuing legal action, citing the “coldness of the system” and a “lack of consideration” for victims. she stated that the legal process has hindered her ability to rebuild her life.
lomepal’s legal counsel, Mes julie Benedetti and Jacqueline Laffont, maintain that ”justice has done its job and rendered its decision” following a “long investigation” involving interviews with the artist’s former partners, associates, and witnesses.
However,Marie disputes this account,claiming that certain individuals she and other accusers named were never contacted by investigators.