Abbé Pierre's Family Knew of 'Problematic Sexuality,' But Not Assaults, Says Nephew

Guy Tuscher reveals that while the family was aware of Abbé Pierre's sexual challenges, they were unaware of the sexual assault allegations made by 24 women.

• Guy Tuscher, the nephew of Abbé Pierre, stated that his family knew about his uncle's 'problematic sexuality' but not about the accusations of sexual assault.
• The allegations against Abbé Pierre, made by 24 women, include inappropriate behavior and assaults spanning from the 1950s to the 2000s.
• The Church and State were reportedly aware of Abbé Pierre's issues, with the Church having known since at least the late 1950s.
• Tuscher expressed disappointment in his uncle's actions but acknowledged the humanitarian work he accomplished.
• He supports the victims and encourages them to speak out to facilitate a healing process and break the longstanding silence.

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