French Civil Servant Faces Trial for Alleged Drugging of 250 Women
A former French Ministry of Culture official, Christian Nègre, is facing trial on charges of drugging, sexual assault, and invasion of privacy. Nearly 250 women accuse him of administering diuretics during job interviews between 2009 and 2018 to force them to urinate in public. The investigation began in 2018 after he was caught photographing a woman, leading to the discovery of a spreadsheet detailing the alleged acts. Victims report severe psychological trauma and urinary issues, while critics highlight significant delays in the justice system. A new pilot program in France now allows women to test for drugs without filing a formal complaint, aiming to improve detection and support for victims of chemical submission.
