The Paris Prosecutor's Office announced the opening of investigations against local officials for inaction in combating sexual violence against children. The investigations target the mayor of Paris, as well as her predecessor in the position.
The investigations arise following complaints regarding the lack of action by municipal authorities in combating sexual violence against children in school settings. The Paris Public Prosecutor's Office decided to open a formal investigation process against the two local officials.
This is not the first time accusations have emerged against the Paris municipality regarding how situations of sexual violence in schools were handled. Complainants and child protection organizations have been criticizing the slowness and insufficiency of the authorities' responses.
