Accused teacher held positions across multiple schools in region
Teacher held positions at multiple schools in the Angoulême region before his arrest.
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Soyaux Teacher Sexual Assault Charges
A 60-year-old substitute kindergarten teacher in Soyaux, Charente was presented to investigating magistrate on October 14, 2026, on charges of sexual assault and rape of five young female students. Allegations emerged when parents reported their 3-year-old children disclosed forced kissing by their teacher. The teacher denies all charges. This case follows a July 2026 incident when the same individual was questioned for photographing a sleeping student at a different school.
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2026-10-14 to 2026-10-28 · UTC publication dates
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Teacher placed under custody in July 2026 for photographing sleeping student without consent
On July 28, 2026, the same 60-year-old teacher was placed in custody after photographing a kindergarten student during naptime at a different school during a one-day substitute assignment. The teacher admitted to taking the photographs, which he stated had no sexual character. The academic inspection reminded him of his professional obligations. These acts were classified as violation of privacy through image capture and subsequently joined to the current criminal proceedings.
Alert from parents reveals inappropriate physical contact by kindergarten teacher
Parents of three 3-year-old students in kindergarten class reported on October 11, 2026 that their children disclosed their teacher was imposing unwanted kisses on their mouths. This alert prompted investigation and identification of two additional students who reported experiencing the same conduct.
60-year-old teacher arrested and charged with sexual assault and rape of five kindergarten students in Soyaux, Charente
A 60-year-old substitute teacher employed at a kindergarten in Soyaux, Charente since September 2026 was presented to an investigating judge on October 14, 2026 for potential indictment on charges of sexual assault against five young female students and rape of one victim. The teacher denies all allegations. Parents of three 3-year-old students reported on October 11 that their children revealed the teacher was forcing kisses on their mouths. Two additional students were identified by investigators as having suffered similar conduct. One victim also reported inappropriate touching of her genitals, which medical-legal examinations did not rule out. The prosecutor requested pretrial detention.
Teacher previously worked at multiple schools in Angoulême region and Cognac area
The accused 60-year-old teacher had previously worked at several educational establishments in the Angoulême metropolitan area and the Cognac region over recent years before being assigned to the Soyaux kindergarten for the September 2026 school year.
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