YouTuber Experimentboy Faces Serious Charges of Corruption of Minors
Baptiste Mortier-Dumont, known as Experimentboy, is currently facing trial for serious allegations of corruption of minors. The 30-year-old YouTuber, who boasts over a million subscribers, has been accused by six plaintiffs of soliciting sexual images and videos from young boys between 2016 and 2018. The trial, held at the Val de Briey judicial court, has drawn significant media attention since the allegations first surfaced in 2020.
The prosecution is seeking a 10-month suspended prison sentence, a ban on any activities involving minors, and registration on the sex offenders' list. They argue that Mortier-Dumont abused his platform and notoriety to manipulate vulnerable teenagers, violating the trust placed in him as a content creator. The court's decision is expected on October 15, and the case has highlighted the potential dangers of social media interactions between influencers and young fans.
The testimony of one victim, Quentin, who was only 13 when he first interacted with Mortier-Dumont, reveals the extent of the manipulation. He described feeling pressured into sending sexual content, stating, “I was very manipulated... I realized that his YouTube channel was just a way to meet young men.” This chilling account underscores the predatory behavior that can sometimes lurk behind the facade of online fame.
- ## Pensioner Denies Sexual Harassment Charges in Ebersberg In a separate case, a 68-year-old pensioner from Ebersberg is facing trial for allegedly sexually harassing two young girls, aged nine and ten, in a drugstore. The incident reportedly occurred when the man approached the girls, attempting to engage them in conversation before allegedly groping one of them and making inappropriate offers. The girls managed to escape and reported the incident to their parents, leading to legal action against the defendant. The pensioner denies the allegations, claiming he was simply seeking assistance in finding a bracelet for his niece and that the girls had followed him. However, the court presented video evidence showing him in close proximity to the children, raising questions about his account. The judge and prosecutor expressed doubts about the defendant's defense, especially given his previous criminal history, which includes sexual assault. The trial is ongoing, and the defendant faces a potential sentence if found guilty. These two cases highlight the ongoing issues of **child safety** and the need for vigilance in protecting minors from potential exploitation, whether online or in everyday situations.
