Overview

• The retired teacher from Prytanée national militaire, accused of sexually assaulting a dozen students aged 15 to 17, was found dead at his home on May 3, 2025.
• Authorities are treating the death as a suspected suicide, with an investigation underway to confirm the cause of death.
• The accused had been arrested on April 29 and placed under judicial supervision following multiple complaints from former students.
• The Ministry of the Armed Forces has provided declassified archives and initiated an administrative inquiry to assess institutional responsibilities.
• Investigators are continuing efforts to determine the scope of the alleged abuses and identify additional potential victims.