Investigation Launched into Sexual Misconduct Allegations Against Yonne Fire Department Doctor

The accused doctor has been reassigned to non-contact duties as authorities and an administrative inquiry examine claims involving minors and adults.

The prosecutor's office in Auxerre confirmed on March 19, 2025, that an investigation has been opened into allegations of sexual misconduct by a doctor in the Yonne fire department (SDIS 89).
Seven or eight alleged victims, including two minors, have been identified by the SSPVF, though no formal complaints have been filed with the police so far.
The SSPVF claims SDIS 89 leadership was alerted to the allegations in the summer of 2024 but failed to act, while an internal investigation initially dismissed the claims.
The accused doctor has filed a complaint for slander and has been reassigned to duties without contact with personnel from the reporting fire station as a precautionary measure.
The SSPVF's decision to publicize the allegations has drawn criticism from other firefighter unions, who argue it undermines the presumption of innocence.