A French public servant was accused of drugging over 100 women for years. He is still to face justice
A French public servant, Christian Negre, has been accused of drugging over 100 women with diuretics during job interviews from 2009 to 2018. The lengthy legal process has raised concerns about France's handling of serious abuse allegations and the treatment of victims. Campaigners argue that the justice system is inadequate in addressing such widespread abuse.
- ▪Christian Negre allegedly slipped diuretics into drinks offered to women during job interviews.
- ▪The legal cases against Negre have yet to go to trial, prompting concerns about the French justice system's effectiveness.
- ▪At least 10 women have sued the French state for failing to address systematic abuse by a senior official.
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