Paris Police Detain 16 Over Alleged Child Sexual Abuse in State Nurseries

French authorities have detained 16 individuals in Paris as part of an expanding investigation into allegations of sexual assault and violence against children in nurseries and primary schools. The suspects are linked to a state-run childcare facility and face charges including rape, sexual assault, and physical violence. Investigators are examining claims of systemic administrative negligence regarding child protection, including allegations that some suspects continued to receive salaries after being suspended from their duties. The probe continues to broaden as authorities seek to determine the full extent of the abuse and the failures in institutional oversight.