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Alison Hird

French charity turns its back on founding father accused of sexual abuse

Emmaus International, Emmaus France and the Abbé Pierre Foundation announced that the late Abbé Pierre, whose real name is Henri Grouès, has been accused of sexual assaults by several women between the 1970s and 2005. © AFP - Georges Bendrihem

The French charity Emmaus has taken steps to distance itself from its founder, the late Abbé Pierre, following serious new allegations of sexual abuse. An investigation by French public radio found uncovered that the once venerated priest attempted to silence his critics.

Abbé Pierre, who died in 2007, was long celebrated in France for his dedication to the poor and homeless.

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