A man is facing allegations of misusing his authority to drug over 200 women as part of a disturbing ‘experiment.’ Christian Nègre, a former civil servant, reportedly gave powerful diuretics to women during fabricated job interviews, causing them to urinate uncontrollably while he observed. He is accused of deriving pleasure from humiliating his victims by offering them beverages laced with illegal substances and meticulously recording his actions.

Nègre, now in his 60s, is accused of drugging a total of 248 women from 2009 to 2018 during fake recruitment meetings. Following his removal from the French ministry and civil service in 2019, he faced formal investigation on multiple charges, including drugging and sexual assault. Despite the pending trial, he continued working in the private sector.

Victims of his alleged crimes have endured a prolonged wait for justice, experiencing further trauma throughout the investigation process. Experts have highlighted similarities between Nègre’s case and that of Gisele Pelicot. Marie-Hélène Brice recounted her experience of being drugged by Nègre during a job interview at France’s culture ministry, where he held a senior position.

Anais de Vos also described a similar encounter with Nègre, where she felt pressured to urinate in a public place after being given a drink containing diuretics. Police investigations revealed Nègre’s meticulous documentation of these incidents in an Excel spreadsheet labeled ‘experiments,’ detailing disturbing aspects such as victims’ underwear color and urine flow strength.

Nègre’s alleged misconduct came to light when a colleague observed him taking inappropriate photos at work. Despite ongoing legal proceedings, delays have plagued the criminal investigation, leaving victims frustrated with the slow pace of justice. Concerns have been raised about the systemic issues that enabled Nègre’s behavior to persist within the civil service.

While Nègre has admitted to drugging women and taking photographs, he has not expressed remorse or apologized to his victims. The case has shed light on the practice of ‘chemical submission,’ underscoring the urgent need to address such forms of abuse. The extended legal process has left survivors feeling abandoned by the justice system, compounding their distress and sense of injustice.

Efforts to expedite the case have been met with criticism, with survivors emphasizing the need for prompt resolution and support. The complex nature of crimes against women’s bodily autonomy, particularly those involving non-physical violence, underscores the challenges in achieving timely justice for victims. The protracted legal proceedings have left survivors feeling vulnerable and disillusioned with the justice system.