Woman in paedophilia network ‘abused own daughter’

A WOMAN accused of being the “treasurer” of a French paedophilia network testified she was forced under threat to watch scenes of child abuse at her home, and admitted abusing her own daughter.

The defendant, identified only as 32-year-old Patricia M, claimed she saw her ex-husband and former father-in-law sexually abuse her daughters as well as other children. In an emotionally wrenching session, she later admitted that she, too, abused a daughter.

Patricia M, accused of sexually abusing, corrupting and prostituting children, is one of 66 defendants on trial. They are charged with alleged involvement in the rape, sexual abuse and prostitution of children - some too young to walk.