The article discusses allegations against French politician François Bayrou concerning his awareness of abuse at Notre-Dame de Betharram, a boarding school attended by his children. Prosecutors are investigating numerous complaints of abuse spanning decades. Bayrou, formerly education minister, denies wrongdoing and claims that the accusations stem from political motivations rather than genuine concern for victims. His continued political viability may be jeopardized if the support from the Socialists erodes due to the scandal, highlighting his tenuous position amid ongoing investigations and public scrutiny.
Those who whip up these scandals are not interested in the victims, they are not interested in justice. What interests them is whether they could stir up a scandal that would have political repercussions for the government and the prime minister.
The state failed to step up in this case," she told broadcaster BFMTV/RMC. "It's hard to understand how we didn't react sooner to the claims of abuse.
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