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Jean-Bernard Plessy placed in custody
Police placed Jean-Bernard Plessy, a former director of the Carthusian institution in Lyon, in custody on Monday, October 5, 2026. La Croix reports he faces allegations of rape and aggravated sexual assault following a complaint filed by a young adult in September.
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- ReportingFather Jean-Bernard Plessy, former director of the Carthusians accused of rape, placed in police custody
La Croix · La Croix (avec AFP)
- Reporting@cath_point_chLyon: Father Jean-Bernard Plessy, accused of rape, placed in police custody
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 5, 11:22 AM La Croix Français Le père Jean-Bernard Plessy, ex-directeur des Chartreux accusé de viols, placé en garde à vue
- Oct 6, 6:56 AM cath.ch Français Lyon: le Père Jean-Bernard Plessy, accusé de viols, placé en garde à vue
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