Nanterre – 01.06.2026: A 35-year-old osteopath from Hauts-de-Seine was sentenced today by the Nanterre court to two years in prison. He was found guilty of committing sexual abuse on two patients, including a 14-year-old girl. The events occurred between 2024 and 2025. Additionally, he was permanently banned from practicing the profession.
The first complaint against the osteopath dates back to 2021, but it was dismissed without results. In May 2026, he was retried after further testimonies. The prosecution classified the acts as “aggravated sexual abuse” as they were perpetrated by a person who had abused the trust of his patients.
The defendant’s defense argued that his actions were exclusively therapeutic in nature and that there was no sexual intent. However, the severity of the abuse and the misuse of the osteopath’s professional authority were acknowledged.
The conviction of this osteopath is not the first case of this kind in France. Already in 2016, the former “star” osteopath Pierre Pallardy was sentenced to eight years in prison after being found guilty of sexually abusing numerous patients. Such cases highlight the need for stricter controls and increased awareness in healthcare professions.
The victims in the current case have joined the civil proceedings and emphasized the importance of the conviction to encourage other potential victims to come forward. The court’s decision is interpreted as a signal that such offenses will not be tolerated and that patients’ rights must be protected.
This case underscores the importance of trust and professionalism in the healthcare sector. It is essential that patients feel safe and can trust in the respect of their personal boundaries. Justice has sent a clear message that sexual abuse in the medical field will not be tolerated.
The osteopath’s sentence of two years imprisonment and the ban from practicing serve both as punishment for the crimes committed and as prevention for future incidents. It is hoped that such rulings will help raise awareness about the issue and encourage further victims to report.
Society faces the challenge of maintaining trust in health professionals while ensuring that such offenses do not go unpunished. Addressing these cases is a step in the right direction to ensure safety and well-being for patients.
Sources
- Franceinfo