Dispute in Bétharram: Daughter claims François Bayrou had a productive conversation with Judge Mirande in 1998
In a recent shocking disclosure, Hélène Perlant, the offspring of French Prime Minister François Bayrou, has unveiled fresh revelations about her father's role in the Bétharram affair. During an appearance on the Mediapart show "A l'air libre," she revealed antagonistic details about her father's interactions with the authorities investigating sexual abuse at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram school.
A Close Look at Her Testimony:
- The Encounter with Judge Christian Mirande: In 1998, Hélène claims her father attended a meeting with Judge Christian Mirande, who was responsible for probing the abuse allegations at the school. This contradicts Bayrou's assertions that he was oblivious to the rampant abuse during his time as a local MP and Education Minister.[2]
- A Pledged Secret: Perlant recounted her father asking her to maintain secrecy after discussing the case with Judge Mirande. She also shared that he expressed doubts about the accusations against Father Pierre Carricart, a former head of the school accused of rape.[2]
- The Sorrow of Personal Experience: Along with discussing her father's actions, Perlant confided her own disturbing experience of being physically abused by a priest at the school. She described being violently pulled by the hair, dragged, and mercilessly beaten, resulting in lasting injuries and health complications.[4][5]
Since her testimonial, Prime Minister Bayrou's actions and knowledge about the abuse cases have come under intense scrutiny. Many have questioned his handling of these allegations and are seeking a thorough explanation from him. The revelations have fanned the flames of political tension, with increased pressure on Bayrou to shed some light on this sensitive matter.
- The revelations by Hélène Perlant about her father's meeting with Judge Christian Mirande in 1998 have undermined the prime minister's previous assertions that he was unaware of the sexual abuse at Notre-Dame de Bétharram school.
- During her appearance on "A l'air libre," Hélène Perlant disclosed that her father asked her to keep secret their discussions about the Bétharram affair, including his doubts about the accusations against Father Pierre Carricart.
- In addition to discussing her father's actions, Hélène Perlant also shared her personal story of being physically abused at the school, an incident that left lasting physical and mental scars.
- The general-news sphere and crime-and-justice circles have been abuzz since Hélène Perlant's testimony, as the focus shifts to Prime Minister François Bayrou for explanation and accountability regarding the Bétharram affair.



























![Visuals Showcase: Individual Identified as [Name] Under Scrutiny Following [Structure/Event] Involvement Testimony by Hélène Perlant on 'Mediapart' show regarding a discussion with her father, who had met the judge handling the rape investigation against Father Carricart. The prime minister continually asserts no involvement in justice manipulation related to this case.](https://asb-media.info/en/img/2025/04/25/1141896/jpeg/4-3/1200/75/image-description.webp)













