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flag French dance instructor Cyril Zattara stands trial in Aix-en-Provence on Jan. 5, 2026, accused of drugging and raping 14 women over 10 years.

flag Cyril Zattara, a 47-year-old French dance instructor and self-proclaimed hypnotherapist, began his trial in Aix-en-Provence on January 5, 2026, accused of drugging and raping 14 women over a decade. flag Prosecutors allege he administered sedatives to victims during hypnosis sessions, leaving them incapacitated, and secretly filmed some. flag The case, which stems from a 2019 complaint, has drawn national attention, with Zattara admitting to 10 of the charges. flag The trial, held behind closed doors at one victim’s request, highlights concerns about abuse of trust in therapeutic settings and the long-term impact of unheeded sexual violence allegations.

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