Tariq Ramadan, Swiss Islamic theologian, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for the rape of three women, in a trial held in Paris.

Tariq Ramadan, a well-known Swiss Islamic theologian and former professor at the University of Oxford, was sentenced on March 25 by a criminal court in Paris to 18 years in prison for the rape of three women. This sentence represents a new fall in his career, considering that Ramadan is facing multiple rape allegations in Switzerland and other countries. His trial was highly publicized, drawing attention to issues related to sexual abuse and power. His conviction highlights the impact that such allegations can have on the reputation and career of a public figure.