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It is a symbolic act "to say that impunity is over".
The artist Claude Lévêque, who was exhibited at the abbey of Fontevraud (Maine-et-Loire), has for the moment no longer his place in the museum of modern art, announces this Tuesday evening Christelle Mor Anglais, the president (LR) of the Pays-de-la-Loire region.
His work “Death in Summer”, exhibited since 2012, will be withdrawn from the temporary exhibition.
A decision motivated by the fact that the Bobigny prosecutor's office has opened a preliminary investigation against the 67-year-old artist for "rape and sexual assault on minors under 15", we learned a few days ago.
A 51-year-old sculptor says he was a victim of the plastic surgeon, along with his two brothers.
"Our respect for the alleged victims"
"This decision is necessary to protect the reputation of the Royal Abbey of Fontevraud, for which the region is responsible, but above all, and this is much more important, to show our support and our respect for the alleged victims, writes Christelle Morancais," who is waiting for justice to be done to reconsider his position.
What we want to tell them through this decision is: we believe you and we support you ”
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