Gérald Darmanin explained Thursday "having the right to the presumption of innocence". The Minister of the Interior is under investigation for rape, sexual harassment and breach of trust.

New Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin, targeted by rape investigation, said Thursday "have the right to the presumption of innocence" and claims to have asked his administration not to have any reports on the cases concerning him.

"I do not comment on justice cases"

"I have not commented on justice cases in general and not mine for 3 years in particular. I simply note that there have been three court decisions, two preliminary investigations have been closed without result and one dismissed by two investigating judges (...) so it seems to me that after three court decisions, you may think that I have the right to the presumption of innocence ", said Mr. Darmanin on RTL.