Sexual Abuse Allegations Shatter a Crusading Priest's Legacy
Briefly

"The image of purity, of solidarity, of empathy that he had is crumbling," said historian Axelle Brodiez-Dolino, highlighting the shocking discrepancy between Abbe Pierre's public persona and the newly emerged allegations.
"Two reports, commissioned by the nonprofits and published in July and this month, have laid bare accusations that Abbe Pierre sexually harassed or assaulted at least two dozen women between the 1950s and the 2000s."
"This sudden profusion of sexual harassment and assault accusations has prompted soul-searching at the social justice movement he started, and raised uncomfortable questions about who knew about his behavior toward women."
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