EXCLUSIVE TESTIMONY – After the conviction of her ex-stepdaughter who accused her of incest, the singer says her immense relief but recognizes it, she will never be able to forget this nightmare.
This Thursday, April 14, Jeane Manson learned that the judges of the Aurillac Court had sentenced Coline Berry-Rojtman to a fine of 2,000 euros for defamation and 20,000 euros in damages to the former singer, as well as 5,000 euros for court costs for “false accusations of incest”. She then let out much more than a cry of relief. “It is as if an immense burden had just fallen from my shoulders, she says. I have regained my honor, as well as that of my family, deeply wounded by this story..
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Fifteen months ago, Richard Berry’s daughter, Coline Berry-Rojtman, had initiated proceedings, accusing him of having subjected her to sexual violence when she was a minor. Once the moment of amazement had passed, the singer had entrusted the file to Maître Jacques Verdier, her lawyer, then had plunged into the work. In his eyes, there was no other way to continue to live, or rather to morally survive. She thus wrote and composed songs, then locked herself in the studio to record them.
Between two confinements, she gave concerts then rehearsed and played, in France, with Popeck, a comedy entitled “Crocodile tears”. “This period was nevertheless terribly difficult, she confides. Other than killing someone, I don’t know of a more horrible situation than the one I just experienced.”. On several occasions, in the face of those who supported her accuser, she could have cracked. An inner strength preserved her. “I said to myself: ”believe in yourself and in your probity! If others doubt it, too bad for them. You have to know who to bet on.. It’s my character and my origins have a lot to do with it. Don’t forget I’m American”. Some days, he had to look into the case in order to gather the evidence allowing the court to decide. Having hardly met Coline Berry-Rojtman for several decades, she began by surfing the internet to find out more about the life and activities of her , her ex-daughter-in-law.
He then had to collect testimonials of support. She thus made contact with close friends, but also with the men who had once shared her life. All immediately responded positively, even offering to come and support her in court, when the time came. This is how Shirel, his daughter, but also Richard Berry, Pascale and Marie, the wife and sister of the actor, as well as the producer André Djaoui went to Aurillac to testify before a Court, naturally lending, the traditional oath.
At the exit, after a debate that lasted twelve hours, Pascale Louange – Richard’s companion, found herself facing Coline Berry-Rojtman and tried to advise her to calm things down. replied with an insult, which earned him in return what in the 18th century was called a bellows.
The newspaper The world, who had published the article implicating Jeane Manson was released, in the name of freedom of the press. Coline Berry-Rojtman’s lawyer, Maître Karine Shebabo, immediately announced her intention to appeal.
The singer attaches little importance to it. On the other hand, she was deeply touched by the hundreds of testimonials of congratulations that have been sent to her, via Facebook in particular, since the officialization of the verdict. His only goal now is to move on. “I lived a nightmare that I will try to forget, she concludes. Even if I am conscious that I will never achieve it completely”.