Sciences Po Director Temporarily Steps Down Amid Domestic Violence Allegations

Mathias Vicherat denies allegations, students staged sit-in demanding his resignation.

Mathias Vicherat, the director of Sciences Po, one of France's most prestigious universities, has temporarily stepped down amid allegations of domestic violence.
Vicherat and his partner were both held in police custody after making mutual accusations of violence, but neither lodged an official complaint.
The decision for Vicherat to step down was made after students staged a sit-in at the university, demanding his resignation.
This is the second scandal to hit Sciences Po in recent years, following the resignation of the previous director over accusations of covering up child abuse allegations.
Vicherat denies the allegations and insists he has never committed such acts.