Summary
A former French senator, Joel Guerriau, was found guilty of adding MDMA, a drug commonly known as ecstasy, to a drink for MP Sandrine Josso with the intent of sexual assault. Guerriau was given a four-year prison sentence, with 18 months to be served in prison, and ordered to pay damages. Guerriau denies intending to assault Josso and plans to appeal the verdict.
Key Facts
- Joel Guerriau, a former senator in France, was convicted of drugging MP Sandrine Josso.
- Guerriau spiked Josso's drink with MDMA at his Paris flat.
- He was sentenced to four years in prison, with 18 months in custody, and fined €5,000 for emotional distress.
- Guerriau claimed the drugging was accidental and is appealing the verdict.
- Josso experienced severe effects after consuming the drink and was taken to a hospital.
- Toxicology tests showed her blood contained three times the recreational dose of MDMA.
- Guerriau has expressed regret and highlighted the dangers of drug misuse.
- Josso continues as an MP and campaigns against drug-facilitated assaults.
