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Limoges Nursery School Director Charged With Rape of Minor and Child Pornography Offenses

Authorities say the alleged acts appear unrelated to his school role, with a magistrate now directing further examinations.

Overview

  • The 54-year-old director of Joliot-Curie nursery school in Limoges was formally charged and placed in pretrial detention on December 2, according to the local prosecutor.
  • He was first taken into custody on November 25, a judicial inquiry was opened on November 27, and investigators seized computer equipment for analysis.
  • Prosecutors list charges including rape of a minor and acquisition, possession, distribution, and habitual consultation of online services hosting pornographic images of minors.
  • A source close to the investigation reports suspected recourse to child prostitution involving a 13-year-old boy, an allegation now being probed under the magistrate’s inquiry.
  • The education authority suspended the director and deployed support for staff and families, with additional interviews and technical examinations continuing.