The suspect denies wrongdoing and has been remanded in custody.
A Ukrainian man has been charged in connection with the death of Antoine de Massy, a relative of Prince Albert II, the ruler of Monaco. The 42-year-old suspect, who has lived in Monaco for three decades, has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger.
According to local media, de Massy, 29, was found dead on Sunday evening after apparently falling approximately 13 meters from an elevated section of the coastal Boulevard du Larvotto into a garden behind a luxury residence. The former competitive tennis player was reportedly last seen alive overnight Saturday into Sunday, leaving a nightclub apparently intoxicated and accompanied by another man.
Prosecutor General Stephane Thibault announced a judicial investigation on Wednesday, and CCTV footage reportedly shows the suspect accompanying de Massy along Boulevard du Larvotto. The Ukrainian national was arrested on Monday, although it remains unclear whether he was the man who reportedly left the nightclub with the victim.
The suspect denies wrongdoing and has been remanded in custody. De Massy's family alerted authorities when he failed to attend a gathering, triggering a search that led to the discovery of his body in the secluded garden. The investigation is ongoing, and it is not yet clear what exactly happened on the night of de Massy's death.
The incident has sparked a judicial investigation, and the authorities are working to determine the circumstances surrounding de Massy's death. The fact that the suspect has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger suggests that the authorities believe he may have had some role in the events leading up to de Massy's death, although the exact nature of this role is not yet clear.
The case is likely to attract significant attention due to the involvement of a member of Monaco's royal family. The investigation will likely be closely watched, and any developments in the case will be widely reported. As the investigation continues, more information may come to light about the events surrounding de Massy's death, and the authorities will work to determine the truth behind this tragic incident.
