Jean-Claude De Roo

Jean-Claude De Roo, a 77-year-old Belgian artisan formerly known for his work as a feather craftsman at the legendary Parisian cabaret, the Lido, has been sentenced to ten years in prison. He was accused of rape and sexual assault against two young men, aged 15 and 16 at the time of the alleged offenses, which occurred between 2007 and 2016. De Roo had been on trial for these charges, which he denied. The sentencing took place on April 1st, 2026, concluding a period of legal proceedings that began with his trial earlier that week. His career spanned fifty years, contributing to the elaborate costumes of the Lido's shows.