Filmmaker Christophe Ruggia Found Guilty in Landmark #MeToo Trial

French director Christophe Ruggia convicted of sexual assault against actor Adèle Haenel during her teenage years, marking a significant moment in the #MeToo movement in France.

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In France's first major #MeToo trial, filmmaker Christophe Ruggia was found guilty of sexual assault against actor Adèle Haenel, then a minor. Ruggia received a four-year sentence with two years suspended and was ordered to pay damages. Haenel, now 35, has criticized the film industry for its handling of sexual abuse claims and announced her withdrawal from it. The verdict reflects growing accountability within France's film community amidst a broader cultural reckoning with sexual misconduct.

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