Vanier, who died in May at age 90, had coercive sexual relationships with six women during his lifetime, which left the women hurt and in need of psychological therapy for years, L’Arche’s report said. ADNeither Philippe nor Vanier had sexual relationships with the adults with disabilities whom L’Arche serves, the group said. Over the course of the investigation, the consultants — who interviewed more than 30 people — learned of four more women who alleged harmful sexual relationships with Vanier. “It started with him, the same as with Jean Vanier,” the woman said. “He was not tender like Jean Vanier.

Source: Washington Post February 23, 2020 20:03 UTC