Up to Seven Years in Prison Sought in Northern France Foster Care Abuse Case

The Châteauroux court hears accusations of illegal placements and abuse of minors by unlicensed caregivers.

Nineteen defendants stand trial in Châteauroux, accused of illegally placing and abusing minors from 2010 to 2017.
Prosecutors have demanded sentences ranging from a few months to seven years for the main perpetrators, Julien M. and Bruno C.
The case involves the illegal placement of children by the Aide Sociale à l'Enfance (ASE) to unapproved families, leading to alleged abuse.
The prosecution highlighted systemic failures in child protection but emphasized the defendants' individual responsibilities.
The court is set to deliver its verdict on December 18, with the trial shedding light on severe mistreatment and exploitation of vulnerable minors.