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Trial of Ex-Saint-Jean-de-Passy Director Opens Over Sexual Assault Allegations

Daniel Chapellier denies accusations of assaulting a 14-year-old student, as court proceedings pause until June 6, 2025.

Quatre ans après les faits dénoncés, Daniel Chapellier comparaissait mercredi devant le tribunal correctionnel de Nanterre.
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Overview

  • Daniel Chapellier, former director of Saint-Jean-de-Passy, is accused of sexually assaulting a 14-year-old student in 2021.
  • Chapellier, 75, denies all allegations, stating he has never touched a student in his 52-year career.
  • The victim alleges Chapellier touched his genitals and coerced him into reciprocating during a private meeting in the director’s office.
  • Investigators discovered searches for terms like 'teen boys' on pornographic websites on Chapellier’s computer, which he claims were for research purposes.
  • After six hours of testimony, including emotional accounts from the victim and his mother, the trial has been adjourned to resume on June 6, 2025.