CNN —Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) coach Christophe Galtier is to stand trial in Nice, France, over allegations of psychological harassment and racial discrimination, according to the public prosecutor involved in the case.
Xavier Bonhomme, the prosecutor for the judicial court in Nice, tweeted a photo of the office’s press release relating to the matter on Friday.
Prosecutors say the two men have denied the offenses.
Prosecutors in Nice say that the preliminary investigation involved interviews with Nice players during Galtier’s tenure, as well as directors and staff members at the club.
Prosecutors say the maximum punishment Galtier could face if found guilty of psychological harassment and racial discrimination is a three year prison sentence and a €45,000 fine (around $49,000)
Persons:
Germain, Christophe Galtier, Xavier Bonhomme, John Valovic, Galtier, Valovic, “, ”, Olivier Martin, Julien Fournier, Fournier, Julien Absalon, Dave Brailsford, Galtier’s
Organizations:
CNN, Paris Saint, PSG, Prosecutors, Nice, OGC Nice
Locations:
Nice, France, Galtier, Europe