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.
A recent sexual assault on the RER C line in Île-de-France has heightened female commuters' concerns about safety on public transport, sparking wider discussions on vigilance and security measures.
The French National Assembly has passed a landmark law integrating non-consent into the legal definition of rape, marking a major advancement for victims' rights and consent culture.
A 13-year-old boy in Besançon has been charged for raping and filming a 9-year-old child, with judicial authorities clarifying an 8-year-old involved cannot be held criminally responsible.
Husamettin Dogan's prison sentence for the Mazan rape case has been increased to ten years after his appeal, reflecting a tougher judicial response to his crime and refusal to accept responsibility.
Judicial authorities demand harsher sentences in the Mazan rape trial as a separate femicide case in Gard underscores the persistent crisis of violence against women in France.
Recent judicial proceedings against Gérard Miller and Salim Berrada highlight sexual crime issues in France.
A prominent psychoanalyst, Gérard Miller, faces serious sexual assault allegations as over twenty women come forward with accusations.
Investigations continue in the Orne kidnapping case as the suspect is charged with multiple offenses.
The ECHR condemns France's handling of sexual violence cases, emphasizing systemic impunity.