# New Caledonia: former Pouembout school principal acquitted on appeal

> The former principal of Michel-Rocard High School in Pouembout, tried for sexual assault, sees his acquittal confirmed by the appeals court after a first ruling in November 2025.

**In brief**: Justice event (severity: low) in Pouembout, first detected on 29 October 2026 at 10:33. Reported by 1 source (1 article), last updated on 29 October 2026 at 10:33.

- Category: Justice
- Severity: Low
- Place: Pouembout
- First detected: 29 October 2026 at 10:33
- Updated: 29 October 2026 at 10:33
- Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/events/3783-new-caledonia-former-pouembout-school-principal-acquitted-on-appeal

## Sources (1 articles)

- [L’ancien proviseur du lycée de Pouembout relaxé une seconde fois par la justice](https://la1ere.franceinfo.fr/nouvellecaledonie/l-ancien-proviseur-du-lycee-de-pouembout-relaxe-une-seconde-fois-par-la-justice-1752735.html) — La 1ère (Outre-mer), 29 October 2026 at 10:33

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