Through Editorial staff La Gazette de la Manche
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A former firefighter fromAvranches (Manche) appeared for corruption of minors to whom he asked for intimate photos on the social network Snapchat.
That was the day. At night, it was another man, who, on Snapchat, messaged teenagers he was training, asked them for photos of their gender, and threatened to kick them out if they didn’t comply.
A young boy dares to testify
Leo
managed to speak in March 2019.
He explained that he initially refused, then accepted under pressure, “to have peace. “
The investigation identified four other young minors, who told the same scenario.
“He had authority …”
In a group of a dozen adolescents, it was the most fragile who were the victims.
Leo is the only one who had the courage to come and testify at the hearing held on Wednesday, October 20 at the Coutances court.
young victim of the former firefighter
A daddy at the helm instead of his son
His father explains how he felt betrayed.
Valentine’s father
represents his son, who is afraid and has not found the strength to come.
In tears, he says he couldn’t imagine such things in the fire department.
The facts lasted three years
The former firefighter admits the facts, which lasted for more than three years.
He was removed from the fire department as soon as his behavior was known.
He explains having undertaken psychological care, evokes sexual assaults suffered when he was a child. He says his shame and his regrets.
Firm prison and electronic bracelet
The court sentenced the 25-year-old man to 6 months in prison, with an electronic bracelet.
It will be the subject of socio-judicial follow-up for three years including an obligation of care and work.
He is prohibited from exercising a professional or voluntary activity that would put him in contact with minors.
-He will have to pay € 2,000 to Léo and Valentin, two of the victims who have become civil parties, and € 500 to each of the fathers of these young people.
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