New Sexual Violence Complaints in Paris Nursery School Amid Broader Child Abuse Investigations
New complaints of sexual violence in a Paris nursery school emerge amid a high-profile child abuse investigation in Lille.
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Jack Lang Acknowledges Past Ties with Jeffrey Epstein Amidst New Revelations
Former French Culture Minister Jack Lang publicly admits to past social links with Jeffrey Epstein, expressing shock at Epstein's criminal behavior revealed by new U.S. Justice Department documents.
Former Students Denounce Historical Abuses in French Lasallian Catholic Schools
Former students of French Lasallian Catholic schools accuse the congregation of systemic physical and sexual abuses from 1955 to 1985, seeking official recognition and reparations.
Sexual Assault Allegations and Institutional Failures Rock Parisian Schools Amid Municipal Campaign
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.
Jean-Marc Morandini Renounces Appeals and Seeks Forgiveness After Definitive Convictions for Corruption of Minors and Sexual Harassment
Jean-Marc Morandini has given up all appeals after a decade-long legal battle and issued a public apology following definitive convictions for corruption of minors and sexual harassment.
Jean-Marc Morandini’s Sexual Harassment Conviction Finalized; Bordeaux’s Iboat Nightclub Faces Closure After Assault Incident
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.
Julio Iglesias Denies Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Allegations Amid Legal Proceedings
Julio Iglesias refutes sexual assault and human trafficking allegations by two former employees, who have been granted protected witness status as legal proceedings advance.
Former Saint-Étienne Mayor Gaël Perdriau Begins Prison Sentence for Sextape Blackmail
Gaël Perdriau, former mayor of Saint-Étienne, has begun a prison sentence following a conviction for blackmail linked to an intimate video of a political rival, with appeals underway.
Marseille Ecologist Hassen Hammou Suspended Amid Corruption Allegations Involving a Minor
Marseille Ecologist party suspends Hassen Hammou over corruption charges involving a minor, with legal proceedings ongoing and Hammou maintaining innocence.
Harassment Allegations Shake French Local Politics and Cultural Scene in 2025
In 2025, harassment allegations led to a suspended prison sentence for a French mayor and the dismissal of a renowned festival director, underscoring increased accountability in French local and cultural leadership.
Three Paris Nursery Teachers Suspended Amid Sexual Violence Allegations
Following reports of sexual violence, three Paris nursery teachers have been suspended and targeted training initiatives announced to safeguard children.
Two Bobigny Police Officers Suspended Over Rape Allegations Amid Ongoing Investigations
Two police officers at Bobigny court have been suspended and are under investigation for allegedly raping a detained woman, prompting a criminal and administrative probe amid broader concerns about sexual violence in France.
Anouk Grinberg Files Complaint Against Gérard Depardieu's Lawyer Over Derogatory Remarks
Actress Anouk Grinberg has filed a complaint against Gérard Depardieu's lawyer Jérémie Assous for insulting remarks, prompting a disciplinary investigation by the Paris Bar.
Miss France Organization Addresses Sexual Violence Allegations
The Miss France company responds to serious sexual violence allegations from former contestants.