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Karim Benzema Case: Latest on Alleged Sex Tape Blackmail of Mathieu Valbuena

Real Madrid and France striker Karim Benzema was arrested on Wednesday, Nov. 5 as part of an investigation into the alleged blackmail of international teammate Mathieu Valbuena over a sex tape.

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Benzema to Face Judge after Police Questioning

Thursday, Nov. 5

Benzema will appear before a judge on Thursday, who will decide whether to formally charge the player and have him fully investigated for his alleged part in the blackmail plot.

Per AFP (via Eurosport's Tom Adams), Benzema has been "referred to the investigating judge in the Versailles courthouse" after facing questioning on Wednesday by police following his arrest.