French director found guilty of sexual assault but not jailed in #MeToo trial

Christophe Ruggia given two years’ house arrest over incidents involving actor Adèle Haenel in early 2000s when she was 12 to 15 years oldA French film director has been found guilty of sexually assaulting the actor Adèle Haenel in the early 2000s, when she was between 12 and 15, but was not jailed, following a landmark #MeToo trial.Christophe Ruggia, 60, who denied abusing Haenel, was given a four-year sentence – two suspended and two to be served under house arrest with an electronic bracelet. Continue reading...

Feb 3, 2025 - 19:19
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French director found guilty of sexual assault but not jailed in #MeToo trial

Christophe Ruggia given two years’ house arrest over incidents involving actor Adèle Haenel in early 2000s when she was 12 to 15 years old

A French film director has been found guilty of sexually assaulting the actor Adèle Haenel in the early 2000s, when she was between 12 and 15, but was not jailed, following a landmark #MeToo trial.

Christophe Ruggia, 60, who denied abusing Haenel, was given a four-year sentence – two suspended and two to be served under house arrest with an electronic bracelet. Continue reading...