Former French Senator Joël Guerriau Convicted of Drugging Lawmaker for Assault

Court Verdict and Sentencing

• ⚖️ Former French Senator Joël Guerriau has been found guilty of drugging lawmaker Sandrine Josso with the intent to assault her.
• ⛓️ He received a four-year prison sentence, with 18 months to be served immediately.
• 🗣️ Guerriau maintains his innocence, claiming the drugging was an accidental act and plans to appeal the verdict.

Key Evidence and Court's Reasoning

• 🔍 The court did not accept Guerriau's defense, citing his insistence that Josso drink the champagne.
• 💻 Evidence included Guerriau's internet search history containing terms like "drug" and "rape".
• 📌 The fact that Josso was the only guest invited that evening was also a significant factor.

Impact and Advocacy

• ✅ Sandrine Josso expressed relief at being believed and stated her statements were coherent.
• 📢 Since the incident, Josso has become an active campaigner against the crime known as "chemical submission".