Shock over release of French judo champion's partner in assault case

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Margaux Pinot Pinot accused her partner and judo trainer Alain Schmitt of punching and attempting to strangle her during an altercation but a court threw out the case for lack of proof. 

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French athletes have expressed disbelief over the acquittal of a coach accused of domestic violence against Olympic judo champion Margaux Pinot, reports the BBC