France Pierron suspended: controversy over comments about fatherhood

Journalist and broadcaster France Pierron from Équipe TV is suspended from air following controversial comments characterizing fathers' role at birth as useless.

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These statements deemed offensive by parents and associations triggered strong online reaction and sanction demands.

Équipe TV decided on immediate suspension pending internal investigation into the controversial remarks.

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