Yesterday Wednesday, meanwhile, the Olympic medalist from Tokyo 2020 used its social networks again, but this time to react to the measure, provide more details of what happened and upload a photograph to show the aftermath of the blows.
“During the night from Saturday to Sunday I was the victim of an assault at my home by my companion and coach. I was insulted, hit my head was hit against the ground several times. And finally strangled, “wrote the French.
“I thought she was dead. I managed to escape to take refuge with my neighbors who immediately called the police. I have multiple injuries, including a broken nose and 10 days of temporary work stoppage. Today the justice has decided to release him ”, added Pinot.
The world of judo repudiated violence towards Margaux Pinot
As expected, the situation caused rejection in the world of judo, from where several professional colleagues gave their support and questioned the decision of the courts. One of them was the London 2012 and Rio 2016 champion, Teddy Riner, who wrote the following message on his Twitter account.
“What must be done so that the victims are heard? Every day women, children or the most vulnerable face violence, be it physical or moral. It is intolerable “, he pointed.
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What did the defendant say about hitting the judoka?
The blows to Margaux were given by her boyfriend and coach, but worst of all, she made the complaint and they detained him, however he was released shortly after. “What value is his slanderous defense against my injuries and the blood scattered on the floor of my apartment? What was missing? Death at the end, perhaps?”, The Olympian reinforced. From his place, he considers that he did not die thanks to sport. “It was probably the judo what saved me. And my thoughts are also with those who cannot say the same ”, Margaux concluded.
For his part, the accused, for his part, took advantage of the BFMTV to deny the accusation, ask to be left alone and to respect the judicial decision.
“I am fed up with the slander. I thought that once justice was pronounced they would leave me alone. (…) I receive messages of intimidation, death threats, ”he said.
