PARIS – A year-long, nationwide French effort to uncover and combat sexual violence in sports has identified more than 400 coaches, teachers, and others suspected of abuse or covering it up.
Most of the victims were under 15, according to data released Friday by the sports ministry. The alleged abuse included sexual assault, harassment or other violence.
A total of 60 people faced criminal proceedings, more than 100 have been temporarily or permanently removed from their posts, and local investigations are under way into other cases.
The abuse reached across the country and across the whole sector, with accusations targeting a total of 48 sports federations.
Of those accused, 96 percent are men. Of the victims, 83 percent were women, and 63 percent were under 15.(AP)
