Switzerland: former star presenter of RTS Darius Rochebin accused of sexual harassment

Swiss journalist Darius Rochebin during a photo shoot in Paris on September 14, 2020. JOEL SAGET / AFP

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It was to be one of the flagship transfers of the TV season in France.

This was before he was facing charges of sexual harassment.

LCI presenter Darius Rochebin is questioned by an investigation by the Swiss daily Le Temps.

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With our Geneva correspondent, 

The Swiss daily speaks of a real law of silence in

into the inappropriate behavior and gestures of the presenter, when he was working at

.

Le

journalists

gathered around thirty testimonies.

They concern several executives of the RTS, including Darius Rochebin.

An employee talks about a forced kiss.

Another recalls a day when the presenter took her hand to put it on her genitals.

Inappropriate comments

Young colleagues recount the salacious recurring remarks allegedly made by the star presenter.

These inappropriate comments, Darius Rochebin would have multiplied them under false identities on social networks, intended for young men, often aspiring journalists.

The management of the RTS, which would have been aware of these actions, always according to

, refutes any laxity and says that it will verify the facts.

In a statement, Darius Rochebin disputes “ 

 ” and recalls that he has never been the subject of any complaint.

He announces to withdraw a few days from the antenna of LCI.

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