In a related case, a 94-year-old religious figure was questioned about incidents of sexual assault from 1957 to 1962, during which he admitted to one act of sexual aggression.

The investigation highlights the long-standing nature of these allegations, with only three of the original eleven accused individuals still alive, while others have escaped prosecution due to the statute of limitations.

The accused, who worked at the Catholic institution since 1984, was removed from his position in 2024 following the initiation of the investigation.

Prosecutor Rodolphe Jarry confirmed that the ongoing investigation is part of a larger case involving numerous victims and serious accusations against staff at the Notre-Dame de Bétharram institution.

During a recent appearance on TF1, Mur admitted to slapping students as a form of punishment but denied any more serious allegations of violence or sexual misconduct.

The inquiry was prompted by 112 denunciation letters collected by the Pau prosecutor's office, implicating 11 individuals, eight of whom are deceased, for crimes spanning from 1955 to 2004.

Among those implicated is Ange Mur, a former supervisor and deacon, who has been suspended due to allegations of violence against students during his tenure from 1979 to 1981.

Mur, born in 1965, has been placed in provisional detention after being charged with aggravated rape and sexual assault against minors.

Despite his denials, the prosecutor noted that some allegations may be time-barred due to statutes of limitations, and Mur's admissions raise serious concerns about his conduct.

Another suspect, known by the nickname 'Cheval', has also been detained for multiple sexual assaults and violence against minors, admitting to slapping students but denying sexual allegations.

On February 21, 2025, a judicial inquiry was initiated by the Pau public prosecutor's office into allegations of sexual violence and assaults linked to the Notre-Dame de Bétharram institution, focusing on events that reportedly occurred between 1991 and 2004.

As of now, around 100 victims have been interviewed, with the investigation revealing a troubling pattern of abuse and misconduct by staff at the institution.