French former teacher charged with abusing 89 teens dating back to 1960s

BBC News - WorldCenterEN 3 min read 100% complete February 10, 2026 at 06:16 PM

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Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old former teacher, has been charged in France with the rape and sexual assault of 89 teenagers, with alleged crimes spanning from 1967 to 2022. Leveugle was arrested after his nephew discovered a USB drive containing detailed accounts of his "sexual relations" with minors aged 13 to 17. Authorities are publicly naming Leveugle to encourage potential victims to come forward, as only around 40 have been identified so far. The alleged assaults occurred in multiple countries, including France, Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, and others, where Leveugle worked as a tutor or assistant at holiday camps. Police believe he used his position to meet and abuse young people.

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