The second trial in the sprawling case of physical and sexual abuse in the after-school care sector in Paris opens on Tuesday. David G., aged 35, is on trial for sexual assault of five children aged between three and five, as well as sexual harassment of two of his colleagues.
This is the first public trial since the first revelations around a year ago.
The freelance journalist, who works at the Alphonse-Baudin school to supplement his income, is facing a direct summons from four other families accusing him of sexually assaulting their children. This procedure allows a person to be summoned to court without going through the public prosecutor's office.
The allegations against David G. date back to a period between the beginning of the school year in September 2024 and April 2025. When alerted, the City of Paris immediately suspended him and he was never reinstated.
Placed in police custody on 24 June, he continues to deny the charges against him.
