French Civil Servant Accused of Drugging Women During Job Interviews
More than 200 women have come forward with allegations of being drugged during job interviews by Christian Nègre, a senior civil servant at the French culture ministry. The alleged attacks occurred over a nine-year period and were characterized by Nègre mixing diuretics into their drinks, leading to victims experiencing severe discomfort and humiliation.
Victims describe how they were lured out of meeting rooms and led on lengthy strolls in order to urinate. Many recall feeling dizzy, disoriented, and overwhelmed as they tried to navigate the situation, with some even reporting public exposure due to a lack of access to toilets. The trauma inflicted by these experiences has had lasting effects on the victims, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One of the alleged victims, Sylvie Delezenne, was invited to an interview at the culture ministry in 2015 and claims that Nègre offered her a coffee without disclosing that he had mixed diuretics into it. She describes how she struggled with the need to urinate and eventually had to crouch down in a tunnel to find relief.
Another victim, Anaïs de Vos, reported being offered tea by Nègre during an interview at the regional culture office in Strasbourg. He allegedly suggested that she find a public restroom under a bridge but refused when she explained she didn't have any money for the toilet.
The investigation into these allegations has been ongoing for six years, and many victims feel that the justice system is failing them by taking too long to deliver justice. The CGT culture trade union has called on the ministry to take responsibility for enabling Nègre's behavior over a decade.
In 2019, Nègre was placed under formal investigation on charges of drugging and sexual assault. He was removed from his position at the culture ministry and is currently awaiting trial in the private sector. Despite this, many victims feel that they are being victimized again by the justice system's slow pace.
As one of the alleged victims, Delezenne, stated, "My priority is that this never happens to anyone else again." The case highlights a systemic problem within the culture ministry and serves as a reminder of the need for accountability and support for survivors of workplace harassment.
More than 200 women have come forward with allegations of being drugged during job interviews by Christian Nègre, a senior civil servant at the French culture ministry. The alleged attacks occurred over a nine-year period and were characterized by Nègre mixing diuretics into their drinks, leading to victims experiencing severe discomfort and humiliation.
Victims describe how they were lured out of meeting rooms and led on lengthy strolls in order to urinate. Many recall feeling dizzy, disoriented, and overwhelmed as they tried to navigate the situation, with some even reporting public exposure due to a lack of access to toilets. The trauma inflicted by these experiences has had lasting effects on the victims, including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
One of the alleged victims, Sylvie Delezenne, was invited to an interview at the culture ministry in 2015 and claims that Nègre offered her a coffee without disclosing that he had mixed diuretics into it. She describes how she struggled with the need to urinate and eventually had to crouch down in a tunnel to find relief.
Another victim, Anaïs de Vos, reported being offered tea by Nègre during an interview at the regional culture office in Strasbourg. He allegedly suggested that she find a public restroom under a bridge but refused when she explained she didn't have any money for the toilet.
The investigation into these allegations has been ongoing for six years, and many victims feel that the justice system is failing them by taking too long to deliver justice. The CGT culture trade union has called on the ministry to take responsibility for enabling Nègre's behavior over a decade.
In 2019, Nègre was placed under formal investigation on charges of drugging and sexual assault. He was removed from his position at the culture ministry and is currently awaiting trial in the private sector. Despite this, many victims feel that they are being victimized again by the justice system's slow pace.
As one of the alleged victims, Delezenne, stated, "My priority is that this never happens to anyone else again." The case highlights a systemic problem within the culture ministry and serves as a reminder of the need for accountability and support for survivors of workplace harassment.
Can you believe it? Someone's trying to make coffee look cool... by adding some " extras" 
. I mean, who does that?! Christian Nègre, apparently. 200+ women, drugged, humiliated, and left with PTSD. That's not just a bad cup of coffee, dude, that's a serious case of "bad behavior". 
The justice system might be moving slow, but at least the culture ministry is finally getting called out for their enabling... or should I say, en- drugging? 
This Christian Nègre guy is literally sick!!! He's got over 200 women coming forward with allegations that he drugged them during job interviews 
like, what kinda person does that?! And the worst part is, it happened to so many women for YEARS and no one did anything about it. It's not just the fact that they were drugged, but also how humiliating and degrading their experiences must have been 
. I mean, can you imagine having to find a public restroom under a bridge after someone has mixed diuretics into your drink?! It's just barbaric! 
This story is breaking my heart, it's just heartbreaking to think about all those women who went through such trauma because of someone in a position of power... The thing that got me thinking is how some people think they're above the law and can get away with ruining lives for years on end. It makes you wonder what kind of environment creates this kind of culture where someone feels like they can just do whatever they want without consequences. It's a clear lesson in accountability, not just for the person doing the harm, but also for the institutions that enable it... We need to create a system where survivors feel heard and supported from day one, not left to suffer in silence for years on end. 
"Oh, I brought you this lovely cup of coffee... and now you're going to pee all over the place!" 
. I mean, who wouldn't want to be drugged on purpose by some dude in a suit? It's not like they're victims or anything 
. I'm sure it had nothing to do with Nègre being, you know, super powerful and able to get away with pretty much anything. 
Anyway, 200+ women coming forward is just amazing... I bet the investigation was, like, super speedy and efficient, right? 
It's not like they're still waiting for justice after six whole years or anything 
. And wow, the CGT trade union calling out the ministry for enabling Nègre's behavior... what a bold move 
. I guess it just goes to show that some people really do care about survivors of workplace harassment and are willing to speak truth to power 
.
the justice system is so slow, like what even took them 6 years to investigate? these women deserve justice ASAP 
this is so disturbing 
This is a stark reminder that "the truth will set you free, but first it must find you" 
. It's appalling to hear about these women being drugged and humiliated during job interviews, and the fact that they're still waiting for justice 6 years later is unacceptable 
This whole thing with Christian Nègre is super messed up 
200+ women claiming they got drugged by him during job interviews? That's some crazy stuff 
. I don't know how many times I have to see stories like this before people start taking it seriously 
. The fact that he was able to get away with it for so long is just infuriating 
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. It's about time someone held them accountable too.
. We need to keep pushing for change until everyone feels safe and respected at work 
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