The videographer and pseudo-therapist Thierry Casasnovas was indicted this Friday, March 10, in particular for "
breach of trust and illegal practice of medicine
", announced the public prosecutor of Perpignan (Pyrénées-Orientales) in a press release.
He was left free but placed under judicial supervision, with "
prohibition to participate in or organize courses and training related to naturopathy, hygiene, health or well-being
".
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Taken into custody on Tuesday after an arrest at his home, Thierry Casasnovas is one of the most influential French-speaking Youtubers in the field of fasting and raw food, with 592,000 subscribers to date and tens of millions of cumulative views.
He is the most reported personality to the Interministerial Mission for Vigilance and the Fight against Sectarian Aberrations (Miviludes), with more than 600 referrals.
He defends in his videos eating raw to regenerate his body.
According to him, this practice can prevent or even cure cancer, diabetes or depression.
During the health crisis, he had no hesitation in affirming that he “
Minister of Health
”, the Covid “
would be settled quickly
: cold bath and fasting for everyone, a little carrot juice and go ahead and let me know. 'send
'.