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French prosecutors open rape investigation in Catholic school abuse scandal

French prosecutors have opened a judicial investigation into rape and sexual assault at Notre-Dame de Bétharram school, involving around 100 complaints of alleged violence, sexual assault, and rape over decades.
A former teacher stated that François Bayrou was aware of abuse claims in the 1990s but did not act.
One suspect remains in custody related to the case, while two others were released due to the statute of limitations.
François Bayrou has denied any wrongdoing and criticized those politicizing the scandal, claiming they are not interested in justice.

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French PM under growing pressure over Catholic school abuse claims

Pressure is mounting on France’s Prime Minister François Bayrou after a former teacher at a Catholic school claimed he failed to act on claims of sexual abuse of young boys there in the 1990s.

18 hours ago·France

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French prosecutors open rape investigation in Catholic school abuse scandal

A judicial investigation into charges of rape and sexual assault at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school in southwestern France was opened against a former school employee Friday. French PM François Bayrou, whose children attended the school, has come under increasing scrutiny after a former teacher accused him and his wife of having turned a blind eye to years of abuse.

19 hours ago·France

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