Émile Daraï, gynecologist accused of rape, permanently withdrawn

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PARIS – Émile Daraï, renowned gynecologist at Tenon hospital in Paris targeted by a judicial investigation for “rape”, is definitely indented of his responsibilities as head of department and educational manager, announced this Thursday, December 9 theAP-HP and Sorbonne University.

Endometriosis specialist, head of department gynecological-obstetrics and reproductive medicine at Tenon hospital, Émile Daraï is the target of several rape complaints.

The AP-HP and Sorbonne University announced on October 8 that the gynecologist was withdrawn from its responsibilities so that the internal investigation, launched a little earlier by the two institutions, “can take place in the greatest serenity”.

“This withdrawal is now final and Professor Daraï will not resume his responsibility as head of department or educational responsibility,” announced the two institutions in a joint statement.

“No sexual connotation” retained

According to the investigation report, made public this Thursday, ”in the light of the various testimonies against Pr Daraï, the commission considers that the obligation to inform these patients, the relief of their pain, the respect of their wishes have not been respected ”. But “does not retain any sexual connotation while certain shortcomings have been noted in the collection of consent to certain gestures”.

Following the first complaint, the Paris public prosecutor’s office opened an investigation on September 28 for “rape by a person having authority over a minor over 15 years old”. The investigations were initially entrusted to the Brigade for the protection of minors (BPM).

After a second complaint received on September 30, the Paris prosecutor’s office extended this investigation to the offense of “gang rape” and the investigations were resumed by the 2nd district of judicial police (2nd DPJ).

The doctor, who still consults, has been accused by several ex-patients of performing vaginal and rectal exams brutally and without asking for consent. In a letter dated Tuesday and addressed to Martin hirsch, Director General of Public Assistance-Hospitals of Paris, the gynecologist says he is “forced to recognize that these women could perceive the clinical examination that I carried out as devoid of empathy and benevolence”. “I am deeply sorry and want to offer them my sincere apologies”.

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