Ex-Melbourne Victory women's A-League coach Sebastien Bechaud sentenced to 4 years prison for raping a woman he met on Hinge, with lasting emotional trauma reported.

Sebastien Bechaud, a former goalkeeper coach for Melbourne Victory women's A-League, has been sentenced to four years in prison for raping a woman he met on Hinge in early 2021. Despite her screams for him to stop, Bechaud continued the assault. The victim reported lasting emotional trauma affecting her relationships. Judge Liz Gaynor condemned Bechaud's actions, and due to his visa status, he is expected to be deported back to France after serving his sentence.

October 25, 2024
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