A suspected sexual assault on an autistic child in a Paris nursery and a report on institutional neglect highlight urgent failures in protecting children within French schools, stirring political outrage amid municipal elections.
Former senator Joël Guerriau stands trial in Paris accused of drugging deputy Sandrine Josso, with prosecutors seeking a prison sentence for the premeditated crime.
Jean-Marc Morandini’s conviction for sexual harassment becomes final, while Bordeaux’s Iboat nightclub faces temporary closure amid a sexual assault controversy involving rugby players.
The trial of Deputy Sandrine Josso's alleged chemical submission spotlights France's challenges in addressing sexual violence and victim support.
A recent judicial ruling against sexual assault and a new national report reveal the deep-rooted and multifaceted sexism challenges persisting in France today.
Former Olympic swimmer Yannick Agnel will face trial for alleged rape and sexual assault of a 13-year-old, with the court confirming sufficient evidence for prosecution despite his claims of consensual relations.
Jean-Marc Morandini and a basketball coach in Gironde were definitively convicted for child exploitation offenses with significant legal penalties and professional bans.
The trial of Cyril Z., a hypnotherapist accused of using sedatives to drug and sexually assault fourteen women over ten years, begins in Aix-en-Provence.
A man in Aix-en-Provence faces trial for purchasing a child-like sex doll online, spotlighting France's legal crackdown on such illicit sales from Chinese platforms.
Two ongoing French investigations involve sexual assault allegations against minors: a Rouen police major charged and detained, and a Nantes man denying accusations affecting 13 children.
Two suspects to face trial in 2026 following arrests of about twenty buyers of pedopornographic dolls online in France, amid investigations targeting platforms like Shein and AliExpress.
France is grappling with major sexual offense trials, including a Lyon former volunteer facing decades-long abuse charges and a comedian accused of pimping and assault.
Recent assaults against women on Paris public transport have led to prison sentences for attackers and a regional mobilization for improved safety measures.
The #MeTooÉcole parent collective urges President Macron to enhance protections for children amid rising reports of sexual violence in Paris schools, prompting new city initiatives and calls for systemic reforms.
Investigations into sexual violence in Paris nursery schools reveal judicial silence and parental distress, with calls for juvenile prosecution involvement.
Paris faces a mounting sexual abuse crisis in extracurricular programs, with over fifty suspensions, judicial probes, and calls for systemic reforms to safeguard children.
An investigation targets a Seine-et-Marne company selling child-like sex dolls, following reports and a broader crackdown on similar products in France and abroad.
A 3-year-old girl in a Paris kindergarten reported sexual assault, prompting school and family responses amid broader child protection reform efforts.
France’s parliamentarians unveil a broad transpartisan bill to toughen laws against gender-based violence and non-consensual sexual deepfake imagery.
Emmanuel Grégoire, Paris mayoral candidate, reveals he was sexually abused as a child, urging awareness amid recent school assault cases.
Paris witnesses a significant increase in sexual violence cases in nursery schools in 2025, triggering judicial investigations and sparking debate over legal protections for children.
New report reveals 614 infants in France were victims of sexual violence in 2024 amid rising total cases and high-profile abuse incidents.
An American pedophile wanted by the FBI was arrested in Alsace, France, charged with raping his adopted son and under investigation for further abuse.
Caroline Grandjean's wife files a harassment complaint against the education ministry following the teacher's suicide linked to homophobic abuse.
New female police presence and renovation plans follow alleged sexual assaults by officers at Bobigny's court detention center.
Following reports of sexual violence, three Paris nursery teachers have been suspended and targeted training initiatives announced to safeguard children.
France launches formal investigation into Shein over sale of childlike sex dolls amid protest and backlash related to the brand's first Paris store opening.
France investigates Shein over sales of childlike sex dolls, threatening a ban while the retailer removes offending products and faces protests.
French investigations and government threats intensify against Shein following the sale of childlike sex dolls, prompting company cooperation and product removals.
Wissam Ben Yedder and his brother face trial in France for rape and sexual assault stemming from 2023 allegations by two women at a party.
France threatens to ban Shein and summons the company to parliament following the sale of illegal child-like sex dolls, while also probing buyers and e-commerce controls.
French authorities refer Shein to prosecutors over child-like sex dolls sales, with a market ban threat amid public backlash.
Two Bobigny police officers face charges of rape and sexual assault against a detained woman, with contested claims of consent complicating the case.
Shein faces legal action in France over selling childlike sex dolls, just ahead of opening its first Paris store, amid consumer watchdog investigations and prior controversies.
Two police officers in Bobigny have been charged and detained following allegations of rape and sexual assault of a female detainee, with evidence including a video from one officer's phone.
One of two police officers accused of rape in Bobigny has been charged with aggravated rape, while the second officer's status remains unclear.
France's new consent-based rape law redefines sexual assault, prompted by a high-profile case and aiming for cultural and legal transformation.
France has passed a landmark reform introducing a consent-based definition of rape, aiming to improve prosecution and promote a culture of consent.
France has adopted a landmark legal reform defining rape on the basis of consent, setting new standards for sexual violence laws and victim protection.
France passes historic law redefining rape to require explicit consent, following the landmark Gisèle Pelicot case, marking a pivotal step in combating sexual violence.