Four teenage boys examined in Saint-Dié sexual assault case
Four minors examined for alleged sexual assault in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges; surveillance footage obtained.
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Saint-Dié-des-Vosges Sexual Assault Investigation
Four teenage minors were examined for aggravated rape of a minor in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges, France. The alleged assault occurred in mid-September 2026, with portions captured on municipal surveillance cameras. The suspects were placed under judicial supervision with restrictions.
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2026-10-05 to 2026-10-30 · UTC publication dates
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What happened
Surveillance footage documents part of alleged assault in Saint-Dié
Municipal surveillance cameras in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges recorded one of the suspects and the victim engaged in a sexual act in a parked vehicle with open doors positioned in front of a pizza kiosk on a public street. The judge noted that this portion of the alleged events appeared clear from video evidence, while events in the apartment require further investigation.
Four teenage boys examined for aggravated rape in Vosges
Four teenage minors were examined by judicial authorities for aggravated rape of a young girl in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges in the Vosges department. The prosecutor's office requested their placement in provisional detention, but they were instead placed under judicial supervision. The investigation is being conducted by the research brigade of Saint-Dié-des-Vosges.
Victim identified as experiencing severe social difficulties
According to initial investigation findings, the alleged victim is described as being in significant social difficulty. The investigation confirmed the victim's status as a minor, though her exact age status was initially uncertain during early investigative phases.
Alleged sexual assault of intoxicated girl in public vehicle
Four teenage suspects allegedly raped a young girl who was intoxicated and under the influence of drugs in mid-September in Saint-Dié-des-Vosges. Part of the assault allegedly occurred in a parked car with open doors in front of a pizza kiosk on a public street, captured by municipal surveillance cameras. A second part of the alleged incident occurred in an apartment in the same municipality.
Judicial supervision imposed on four examined minors
The four teenage minors examined for aggravated rape were placed under judicial supervision as an alternative to provisional detention. Conditions of their supervision include a prohibition from entering the municipality where the victim resides, located approximately 20 kilometers from Saint-Dié, and a ban on leaving French territory.
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