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Former HR Manager Charged with Spiking Coffee in Abuse Scandal

12/20/2025

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Zarouri alleges former HR manager Christian Negre spiked her coffee with a diuretic during a job interview, causing humiliation and physical distress.
Negre faces charges for administering harmful substances.
He is among about 200 women who allege abuse from 2009 to 2018.
Negre remains under judicial control, while the investigation progresses slowly due to resource constraints, prompting concerns among victims.

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Story summary

Zarouri alleges former HR manager Christian Negre spiked her coffee with a diuretic during a job interview, causing humiliation and physical distress.
Negre faces charges for administering harmful substances.
He is among about 200 women who allege abuse from 2009 to 2018.
Negre remains under judicial control, while the investigation progresses slowly due to resource constraints, prompting concerns among victims.