French Soccer President Targeted by Sexual Harassment Probe

French Soccer President Targeted by Sexual Harassment Probe
Head of French Football Federation (FFF) Noel Le Graet attends a press conference in Paris on March 2, 2016. Christophe Ena/AP Photo
The Associated Press
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PARIS—French soccer federation president Noël Le Graët is under investigation for sexual harassment and “moral harassment,” the Paris prosecutor’s office said Tuesday.

In a message to The Associated Press, the prosecutor’s office said the investigation was opened Monday following a report by the General Inspectorate of Education, Sport, and Research. It will be carried out by a special police unit dedicated to crimes against individuals.