The former candidate has admitted the facts during his custody, according to information from RTL.
Christian Quesada, who holds the record of victories in the televised game of TF1 The 12 strokes of noon , was indicted and locked Wednesday, according to the information of RTL. Placed in custody, he is accused of "detention and dissemination of child pornography."
The former candidate allegedly acknowledged the facts while in police custody. During the search conducted at his home in the Ain, investigators found thousands of documents, photos and videos, child pornography. A judicial inquiry was opened to assess computer hard disks. The investigation, says RTL, could help trace the trail of other sex offenders.
Also prosecuted for "attempted bribery of minor". It is the testimony of a girl who is at the origin of the investigation. A year and a half ago, she reportedly denounced Christian Quesada for "attempting to bribe a minor". He is also being prosecuted for these charges.
In 2016, Christian Quesada garnered a record sum of more than 800,000 euros, in 193 participations. In November 2017, he published his autobiography, The Noon Master . In particular, he recounted his chaotic school career, as well as his addiction to cocaine and his life in the street.