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Charente-Maritime Coach Placed in Pretrial Detention in Probe Into Sex Offenses Against Minors

The Poitiers appeals court ruled detention necessary due to a high risk of reoffending, with concern over possible pressure on victims.

Overview

  • A judicial investigation is open and the 29-year-old has been placed under formal investigation for aggravated rape, aggravated sexual assault and corruption of minors.
  • Appeals judges overturned earlier judicial supervision and issued a mandat de dépôt ordering custody following the prosecution’s request.
  • Prosecutors say eleven victims aged 9 to 17 have been identified for acts alleged between 2019 and 2025.
  • The case began with an August complaint over explicit Snapchat exchanges; the suspect’s ex-partner later identified him on images and accused him of touching her children.
  • The suspect worked as a football coach in contact with 263 minors and as a school assistant since 2021, admitted additional offenses and unauthorized recordings during custody, and has no prior criminal record.