Paris families file complaint against Hidalgo and Grégoire over after-school abuse

On September 4, 2026, 17 families filed a legal complaint against Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo, former deputy mayor Emmanuel Grégoire, and Patrick Bloche over alleged violence and abuse in the city's after-school programs. The complaint holds the city government responsible for failing to prevent the incidents. Sébastien Lignier, a lawyer for the families, stated that the mayor's office bears responsibility. The case adds to growing scrutiny of the city's management of its périscolaire services.