Kamel Daoud acquitted in defamation case brought by Saâda Arbane
On Tuesday, the Paris criminal court acquitted French-Algerian novelist Kamel Daoud in a defamation lawsuit filed by Saâda Arbane. The case stemmed from an interview Daoud gave to the French newspaper Le Figaro. While this verdict clears Daoud of defamation charges, he still faces other legal proceedings related to alleged invasions of privacy. The court's decision marks a significant legal development for Daoud, whose literary career has been marked by acclaim and controversy. The ongoing privacy cases suggest that the legal battles surrounding the novelist are not yet fully resolved.
Key facts
- Kamel Daoud was acquitted by the Paris criminal court on Tuesday.
- The defamation lawsuit was filed by Saâda Arbane.
- The case originated from an interview published in Le Figaro.
- Other legal proceedings for invasion of privacy are still ongoing.
- The acquittal was reported by Le Monde on September 8, 2026.
- The trial took place in Paris, France.
Entities
Artists
- Kamel Daoud
- Saâda Arbane
Institutions
- Le Figaro
- Le Monde
- Paris criminal court
Locations
- Paris
- France