In a historic ruling, the Paris court sentenced Christophe Ruggia to four years in prison for the sexual assault of actress Adèle Haenel when she was underage. The verdict, delivered on February 3, 2025, consists of two years of house arrest, with the remaining two years suspended. This trial represents a pivotal examination of sexual misconduct allegations in the French film industry since the emergence of the #MeToo movement in 2017. Following the verdict, Haenel displayed little reaction, but she was greeted by applause from supporters outside the courthouse. Ruggia's attorney announced plans to appeal the decision.
French Director Sentenced in Landmark #MeToo Case Involving Actress Adèle Haenel
French Director Sentenced in Landmark #MeToo Case Involving Actress Adèle Haenel
A Paris court has convicted filmmaker Christophe Ruggia of sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel as a minor, marking a significant moment in the ongoing #MeToo movement in France.
French Director Sentenced in Landmark #MeToo Case Involving Actress Adèle Haenel
A Paris court has convicted filmmaker Christophe Ruggia of sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel as a minor, marking a significant moment in the ongoing #MeToo movement in France.
In a historic ruling, the Paris court sentenced Christophe Ruggia to four years in prison for the sexual assault of actress Adèle Haenel when she was underage. The verdict, delivered on February 3, 2025, consists of two years of house arrest, with the remaining two years suspended. This trial represents a pivotal examination of sexual misconduct allegations in the French film industry since the emergence of the #MeToo movement in 2017. Following the verdict, Haenel displayed little reaction, but she was greeted by applause from supporters outside the courthouse. Ruggia's attorney announced plans to appeal the decision.
A Paris court has convicted filmmaker Christophe Ruggia of sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel as a minor, marking a significant moment in the ongoing #MeToo movement in France.
In a historic ruling, the Paris court sentenced Christophe Ruggia to four years in prison for the sexual assault of actress Adèle Haenel when she was underage. The verdict, delivered on February 3, 2025, consists of two years of house arrest, with the remaining two years suspended. This trial represents a pivotal examination of sexual misconduct allegations in the French film industry since the emergence of the #MeToo movement in 2017. Following the verdict, Haenel displayed little reaction, but she was greeted by applause from supporters outside the courthouse. Ruggia's attorney announced plans to appeal the decision.
