The article discusses the recent guilty verdict against filmmaker Christophe Ruggia for sexually assaulting actress Adele Haenel when she was a minor. It reflects on Haenel's courageous role in the #MeToo movement, being one of the first prominent figures to expose corruption in the film industry. The court highlighted Ruggia's exploitation of his position of power over Haenel, leading to a sentence of house arrest and further suspended punishment. The verdict elicited feelings of relief and support from activists, marking a pivotal moment in France's ongoing struggle against sexual abuse in the arts.
Haenel, now 35, was the first top actor in France to accuse the film industry of turning a blind eye to sexual abuse after the #MeToo movement broke out.
The court ruled that Ruggia took advantage of the dominant position he had on Haenel at the time.
Ruggia had denied any wrongdoing, despite the court's findings and Haenel's accusations.
Haenel appeared relieved, breathing deeply, as Monday's verdict was being released, applauded by women rights activists as she left the courtroom.
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