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flag French teacher Jacques Leveugle, 79, charged with abusing 89 minors across six countries from 1967 to 2022, confesses to murders to end suffering.

flag Jacques Leveugle, a 79-year-old former French teacher, has been charged with sexually abusing 89 minors over 55 years, from 1967 to 2022, across multiple countries including France, Germany, Switzerland, Morocco, India, and New Caledonia. flag Prosecutors uncovered a digital "memoir" on a USB drive containing 15 volumes of detailed accounts, which helped identify victims. flag Leveugle, in pretrial detention since April 2025, has confessed to killing his mother and aunt, both allegedly to prevent suffering. flag Authorities have publicly named him—uncommon in France—to encourage victims to come forward, citing challenges in tracing survivors over decades. flag A hotline and historical photos have been released. flag The investigation remains active, with officials emphasizing urgency due to his age and the passage of time.

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