This is the first timeAnaïs Leleux, former partner of Julien Bayou, speaks on his behalf. On Tuesday 5 March the feminist activist emerged from anonymity to give an interview to the media Days. He announced that he had filed a complaint against the former leader of Europe Écologie Les Verts (EELV) for “ moral harassment ” AND ” fraudulent abuse of the state of weakness “.
An investigation closed without her being able to testify
In June 2022, Anaïs Leleux wrote an email to the EELV’s sexist and sexual violence investigation unit, before a suicide attempt. The cell then took over, while Julien Bayou did it closes the co-presidency of the environmental group in the National Assembly, before resigning from his duties as party leader.
At the time several journalistic investigations appeared, in particular in Free as well as inside Reporterre, where several victims accused the deputy of psychological violence. She has always denied it.
Anaïs Leleux announced it Days having also filed a complaint against X for “failure to assist a person in danger”.
“In my complaint I name a number of activists and leaders of the EELV party because they were not only aware of these actions, but they did not react. I am convinced that violent men could not do anything without the men and women who, every time, support them and allow their impunity. File a complaint against »
Anaïs Leleux.
In February 2023, the EELV cell closed the investigation, without even having listened to Anaïs Leleux or Julien Bayou. The latter has since resumed his parliamentary functions.
“ I ended up being afraid of a man I thought I knew »
In the article she also explains that Julien Bayou made her sign a separation agreement, a memorandum of understanding and a deed of sale of their joint house while she was in psychological difficulty, which she saw as a way for him “put your head under water”.
Anaïs Leleux explains that she waited several months before speaking openly, “ because I was torn between Julien Bayou and the cause of my life, feminism. I ended up being afraid of a man I thought I knew and really didn’t. When you’re under the influence, and I still was until recently, it’s hard to talk. » Anaïs Leleux plans to speak again in the next few days.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or if you simply want to learn more about the topic:
- 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
- Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
- The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?
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