A rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up call
A public trial has commenced in Paris involving a school assistant accused of sexually assaulting nine young children. Parents' groups are advocating for increased attention to child abuse scandals, inspired by a recent high-profile case. The trial aims to serve as a wake-up call for better child protection measures in France.
- ▪The trial involves a 36-year-old school assistant accused of assaulting children aged 3 to 5.
- ▪Parents' groups are calling for more attention to child abuse scandals in France.
- ▪The Paris Mayor has announced a 20 million euro plan to improve child protection in schools.
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ABC NewsLiveVideoShowsGood Morning AmericaShopGMAInterest Successfully AddedWe'll notify you here with news aboutTurn on desktop notifications for breaking stories about interest? OffOnStream onA rare public trial opens in Paris child abuse case as parents seek a national wake-up callParents’ groups in France are calling for more attention to child abuse scandals as a rare public trial opens in ParisBySYLVIE CORBET Associated PressMay 26, 2026, 10:54 AM1:23Members and supporters of the #METooEcole (#METooSchool) movement stage a protest to draw attention to a child abuse scandal in France in front of the courthouse in Paris on Tuesday May 26, 2026.
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