Jean Imbert placed an assisted witness for domestic violence
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The chef Jean Imbert was placed under the status of assisted witness in the context of a judicial investigation for domestic violence. Six ex-partners were heard by the investigators.
Jean Imbert, former winner of the Top Chef show, was placed under the status of assisted witness on August 5, 2026.3,2,1 He was targeted by an open judicial investigation for domestic violence.3,2 Six ex-partners were heard by the investigators in this case.2,1
All the ex-companions interviewed confirmed having been victims of violence or coercive control by Jean Imbert.2 The charges were retained to the detriment of two of them.2 Jean Imbert had been placed in police custody on August 3, 2026 for "violence by spouse or cohabitant".1
The status of assisted witness means that Jean Imbert is informed of the charges against him but is not indicted.3 This procedure allows investigators to continue investigations without immediately initiating an indictment.3
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