Religious Orders
Jean-Bernard Plessy placed in custody
First source report
Police placed Jean-Bernard Plessy, a former director of the Carthusian institution in Lyon, in custody on Monday, October 5, 2026. La Croix reports he faces allegations of rape and aggravated sexual assault following a complaint filed by a young adult in September.
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- ReportingLe père Jean-Bernard Plessy, ex-directeur des Chartreux accusé de viols, placé en garde à vue
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- Reporting@cath_point_chLyon: le Père Jean-Bernard Plessy, accusé de viols, placé en garde à vue
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How the coverage unfolded
- Oct 5, 11:22 AM La Croix Français Le père Jean-Bernard Plessy, ex-directeur des Chartreux accusé de viols, placé en garde à vue
- Oct 6, 6:56 AM cath.ch Français Lyon: le Père Jean-Bernard Plessy, accusé de viols, placé en garde à vue
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- Oct 31, 5:31 AM PT Caritas Tunisie and Caritas of Sicily strengthen partnership
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