Graphic artist in French trial over livestreamed child rape

Paris — A graphic artist who has worked on some world-famous animated feature films goes on trial Tuesday in France accused of ordering the livestreamed rape of preteen girls.

Bouhalem B., 59, has worked at the Pixar and Disney animation studios, contributing to blockbusters like 2004 hit "The Incredibles", and "Ratatouille," released in 2007.

The graphic artist is accused of paying women in the Philippines between 2012 and 2021 to rape and sexually assault girls aged between five and 10 in front of a camera while he watched via livestream and issued instructions.