Key facts
- Pierre-Charles Boudot has been cleared of rape charges.
- He has not raced in France for over four years.
- Boudot is looking to return to racing.
French champion jockey Pierre-Charles Boudot has been cleared of rape charges. Boudot has not competed in his home country for more than four years and is now aiming to make a return to the racing circuit. The specific details of the charges and the legal proceedings were not provided, but his acquittal opens the door for his professional comeback.