Acquittal in Alphonse-Baudin Case Sparks Protests – Paris Public Prosecutor's Office Files Appeal

Paris - 09.07.2026: On Thursday morning, around a hundred parents, relatives and supporters gathered in front of the École Alphonse-Baudin in the 11th arrondissement. With signs and chants they demanded clarification and stronger protective measures for children in out-of-school care. The trigger for the protest was a decision by the Tribunal correctionnel de Paris on Tuesday: the 36-year-old former youth worker David G. was acquitted regarding allegations of sexual assaults on nine children; for harassment against female colleagues he received a suspended sentence. Reactions outside the school were emotional. Several ...