Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Prince Albert’s Cousin, 29, Found Dead in Monaco Park
A man faces involuntary manslaughter charges following the death of Antoine de Massy, a 29-year-old relative of Prince Albert II of Monaco. Authorities located de Massy dead in a park near the Larvotto district over the weekend after he fell following a nightclub visit. Investigators placed a suspect in custody, with reports identifying the detained individual as a 42-year-old Ukrainian man who also faces a charge for failing to assist a person in danger. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are mourning the loss of the young royal family member.
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- ✓ Antoine de Massy, age 29, was found dead in a park in Monaco near the Larvotto district after falling.
- ✓ De Massy was a cousin and royal relative of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
- ✓ A man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger.
- ✓ Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are mourning the death.
What changed
A suspect has been formally charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger following the death of Antoine de Massy.
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Man Charged Over Death of Prince Albert's Cousin
A man faces involuntary manslaughter charges following the death of Antoine de Massy, a 29-year-old relative of Prince Albert II of Monaco. Authorities located de Massy dead in a park near the Larvotto district over the weekend after he fell following a nightclub visit. Investigators placed a suspect in custody, with reports identifying the detained individual as a 42-year-old Ukrainian man who also faces a charge for failing to assist a person in danger. Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are mourning the loss of the young royal family member.
Why it matters
Antoine de Massy was a first cousin once removed of Prince Albert II of Monaco. The fatal incident occurred near the Larvotto district after de Massy left a nightclub over the weekend. Monaco authorities and investigators are actively examining the exact sequence of events that led to the fatal fall.
What is confirmed
- Antoine de Massy, age 29, was found dead in a park in Monaco near the Larvotto district after falling.
- De Massy was a cousin and royal relative of Prince Albert II of Monaco.
- A man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter and failure to assist a person in danger.
- Prince Albert and Princess Charlene are mourning the death.
Still unconfirmed
- The charged suspect is a 42-year-old Ukrainian man.
What to watch next
- Official statements from Monaco prosecutors detailing the relationship between the suspect and the victim
- Court dates or further judicial proceedings regarding the involuntary manslaughter charge
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- Town & Country Magazine — Prince Albert and Princess Charlene Mourn the Death of His Young Cousin
- Monaco Life — Prince Albert II’s cousin Antoine de Massy dies aged 29
- People.com — Prince Albert of Monaco Mourns Royal Relative’s Death at Age 29
- Nice-Matin — Antoine de Massy, Relative of Prince Albert II, Found Dead in Monaco; One Person in Custody
- Monaco Life — Man charged over death of Prince Albert’s cousin Antoine de Massy
- Yahoo — Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter After Prince Albert’s Cousin, 29, Found Dead in Monaco Park
- The Times — Ukrainian charged in Monaco over death of Prince Albert’s cousin
- Global News — Man detained after Prince Albert of Monaco’s relative found dead - National
- Town & Country Magazine — Man Charged with Involuntary Manslaughter Following Death of Young Monaco Royal
- Yahoo — Man charged with involuntary manslaughter over death of royal, 29
- www.hellomagazine.com — Man detained after Prince Albert's cousin Antoine de Massy ...
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