Man at centre of Nobel sex scandal remanded pending verdict

Both spoke Monday after closing remarks the three-day trial behind closed doors, which included testimonies by the alleged victim and seven witnesses. The verdict would be announced on Oct. 1.

Arnault has denied the rapes and other sex abuse allegations that have rocked the prestigious academy.

He was also suspected of violating century-old Nobel rules by leaking names of winners of the prestigious award — allegedly seven times, starting in 1996. It was not clear to whom the names were allegedly disclosed. No investigation has been opened into those allegations.

The allegations have shredded the body’s credibility, calling into question its judgment and kicking off a debate over how to face up to its flaws. It has exposed bitter divisions among the group’s 18 members — who are appointed for life — and seven members have either been forced to leave or quit since the scandal broke.

Frostenson quit in April at the same time as former permanent secretary Sara Danius.

Many in the Scandinavian nation, known for promoting gender equality, have expressed dismay over the scandal, which has given rise to accusations of patriarchal leanings among some members.

It began in when 18 women came forward in a Swedish newspaper with accusations against Arnault.

In April, the Swedish Academy said an internal investigation into sexual misconduct allegations found that “unacceptable behaviour in the form of unwanted intimacy” has taken place within the ranks of the prestigious institution.

The internal probe eventually led to a police investigation.

Jan M. Olsen, The Associated Press

by Canadian Press

Man at centre of Nobel sex scandal remanded pending verdict

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