Scout leader charged with assaulting three minors in Doubs region
Scout leader charged with assaulting three minors; expelled from organization and under judicial supervision.
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French Scout Leader Sexual Assault Charges
A 28-year-old scout leader in the Doubs department was charged with sexually assaulting three girls aged 11 and 12 during a scout camp in early July. The suspect was placed under judicial supervision with restrictions on contact with minors, with investigations ongoing to identify potential additional victims.
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2026-08-15 to 2026-11-12 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 16 Jul, 14:32 UTC
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What happened
Scout leader immediately expelled from Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs organization
The accused scout leader, who had joined the Éclaireuses et Éclaireurs laïques de Franche-Comté in January, was immediately expelled from the organization following the allegations. The organization's co-president Kevin Acosta confirmed the expulsion.
First victim reported assault to parents after scout camp
An 11-year-old girl reported to her parents on July 9 that she had been touched inappropriately by a scout leader during the camp. She had previously reported the incident to the scout team leadership the day before. The mother filed a complaint with gendarmes in École-Valentin the following morning.
Scout leader charged with sexual assault of three minors in Doubs
A 28-year-old scout leader was examined by a judge on Wednesday and charged with sexually assaulting three girls aged 11 and 12 during a five-day scout camp in Cluse-et-Mijoux in the Doubs department. He is suspected of touching the intimate parts of the victims over their clothing. The suspect, a former agricultural worker, largely admitted to the facts.
Judicial investigation opened to identify potential additional victims
Prosecutor Cédric Logelin opened a judicial investigation to determine if there are other victims beyond the three reported cases. All parents of scout participants were notified of the investigation. Specialized interviews adapted for minors were conducted with the victims.
Scout leader placed under judicial supervision with restrictions
The 28-year-old suspect was placed under judicial supervision with a ban on all contact with minors and a requirement to undergo treatment. He is prohibited from any voluntary or professional activity involving contact with children. He faces up to ten years imprisonment.
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