French Man Accused of Holding Wife Captive Released as Charges Proven Unfounded

A man in France accused of holding his wife captive for 12 years has been released without charges after her claims were found to be unfounded. The wife, who suffers from health issues, alleged that she was raped and tortured by her husband, but officials could not corroborate her claims. The couple, both German nationals, did not seek medical assistance for the wife's condition due to language barriers. The prosecutor stated that the woman's accusations were not founded in reality, and an investigation is underway to determine the extent of her illness and the circumstances of her care.