Islam scholar Tariq Ramadan goes on trial in Paris accused of raping three women

The Guardian - World NewsEN 2 min read 100% complete by Angelique Chrisafis in ParisMarch 2, 2026 at 11:30 AM

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Tariq Ramadan, a prominent Islam scholar and former Oxford professor, is on trial in Paris, accused of raping three women in France between 2009 and 2016. The charges, which Ramadan denies, stem from accusations made in 2017, coinciding with the rise of the #MeToo movement. The women allege Ramadan raped them in hotel rooms during conferences. Ramadan initially denied any sexual encounters with two of the women, later admitting to consensual "dominant-submissive" relationships. If convicted, Ramadan faces up to 20 years in prison. His lawyers have expressed concerns about his health and ability to have a fair trial. In 2024, Ramadan was found guilty of rape in Switzerland.

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