French court denies bid by Diack's son and co-defendant to delay bribery trial


PARIS (Reuters) - A French court on Monday said it would not delay the trial of Lamine Diack, the former head of athletics' governing body, and his son who both face charges of corruption and money laundering linked to a Russian doping scandal.

Papa Massata Diack resides in Senegal, which refused to extradite him to France. Papa Massata's French lawyer said his Senegalese counterparts were indispensable to his defence but had been unable to travel to Paris because of coronavirus border restrictions.

The Star Festive Promo: Get 35% OFF Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.02/month

Billed as RM 96.20 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Athletics

Teen star Danish sticks with family set-up for success on track
Zaidatul eyes last hurrah at 2027 SEA Games
Hurdler Armin not done yet after smashing 20-year record in Tianjin
Athletics-Norway's Olympic champion Ingebrigtsen undergoes Achilles surgery
Dr Jegathesan sees bright future in Azeem and Danish
Dr Jega, Rajamani and other legends finally receive incentive for national awards
Azeem hits top gear
Azeem on fire as he shatters national 200m indoor record in Clemson
Refreshed and rejuvenated – Fazri looks to go big in 2026
Athletics-American sprinter Richardson arrested for speeding in Florida

Others Also Read