According to the local prosecutor. Bayrou’s own daughter revealed last month that she was one of those abuse physically.
One of the most serious allegations dates back to the late 1990s when the director of the school, a priest, was accused of rape for children by a former student. The judge in charge of investigations at the time testified under oath that he had met Bayrou at his request during the investigation phase, and said that he had given him details on the allegations.
The priest committed suicide before the conclusion of the case.
Bayrou first denied having known allegations of sexual abuse and told the world that he had not discussed it with the judge at the time. Later, he made the return, telling the legislators that he “could” have discussed the case with the judge, who was his neighbor.
On Wednesday, he said that he had “no memory of this (conversation)”. But, he added: “I trust the judge” that it happened.
Other aspects of the case focused on multiple allegations of violence violence, in particular leaving children outside during the frost of winter nights as a punishment for bad behavior. In a case described at the hearing, a student narrowly escaped the amputation due to the frostbite.
“Were there somewhat rough methods? Probably yes. Would they be accepted today? Probably not,” said Bayrou.
A former school teacher said under oath during a separate hearing that she had personally contacted Bayrou in the 1990s and alerted her to physical violence. The Prime Minister accused her of making part of her testimony and said: “She informed me of nothing.”
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