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Joël Guerriau Trial: French Senator Accused of Drugging MP Sandrine Josso

FRANCE 24 EnglishJanuary 27, 20261 min1,090 views
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Allegations Against Senator Joël Guerriau

  • ⚖️ Former French Senator Joël Guerriau is facing trial for allegedly drugging Member of Parliament Sandrine Josso with ecstasy.
  • 🎯 The alleged incident occurred on November 14, 2023, when Josso visited Guerriau's home and was given champagne, after which she experienced vertigo.
  • 🏥 Josso went to a hospital where tests confirmed she had been drugged with MDMA.

Impact and Defense

  • 💔 Sandrine Josso described the experience as a betrayal of confidence, affecting her relationships and her work in politics.
  • ✊ She has since become an advocate, campaigning against drug-facilitated sexual assault.
  • 🗣️ Guerriau claims the drugging was an error and resigned from the Senate in October of the previous year.

Legal Proceedings and Potential Penalties

  • 🔍 During a search of Guerriau's property, 30 grams of ecstasy were discovered.
  • ⛓️ If convicted, Guerriau faces up to 5 years in prison and a 75,000 euro fine.
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