Emile Daraï, renowned gynecologist at Tenon hospital in Paris targeted by a judicial investigation for "
rape of a minor over 15 years
", is "
withdrawn from his responsibilities as head of department and educational manager
", announced Friday October 8 the AP-HP and Sorbonne University.
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These two institutions had decided on September 20 to launch an internal investigation.
"
So that this investigation can take place in the greatest serenity, the AP-HP and Sorbonne University have confirmed with Pr Émile Darai his withdrawal from his responsibilities as head of department and pedagogical manager
", they indicate in a press release. .
“
The situation of Prof. Émile Daraï will be re-examined in the light of the conclusions of the internal investigation.
The precise date for the submission of the investigation, scheduled before the end of October 2021, will depend on the number of hearings to be scheduled, with an interim report if necessary if the mission considers it possible,
”the text continues.
Two complaints against him
A specialist in endometriosis, head of the gynecological-obstetrics and reproductive medicine department at Tenon hospital, Emile Daraï is the target of at least two complaints, AFP learned from a judicial source. The Paris public prosecutor's office opened on September 28 a judicial investigation for "
rape by a person having authority over a minor over 15 years old
". The investigations were entrusted to the Brigade for the protection of minors. Asked by AFP at the end of September, Professor Daraï had indicated: "
I challenge the facts and put myself back to the conclusions of the joint investigation of the AP-HP and Sorbonne University
". The doctor, who still consults, has been accused by several ex-patients of performing vaginal and rectal exams brutally and without asking for consent.
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The violent acts suffered by women during gynecological and obstetrical follow-up are "
not isolated facts
" in France and call for an "
awareness
" of the public authorities, concluded in June 2018 a report of the High Council for Equality on this controversial subject.
