Overview

• The trial of 39-year-old tattoo artist Dorian S. began on May 14, 2025, in Seine-Saint-Denis criminal court, focusing on allegations of rape and sexual assault against ten clients.
• Dorian S. was arrested and jailed in June 2022 after a police investigation uncovered multiple accusations spanning his career since 2008.
• Victims report a consistent pattern of predatory behavior during tattoo sessions, including inappropriate touching and exploiting physical proximity under professional pretexts.
• The accused has denied the charges, claiming all sexual encounters were consensual and asserting he had relations with 'hundreds' of clients.
• If convicted, Dorian S. faces a maximum sentence of twenty years in prison, with the court's verdict anticipated on May 23, 2025.