A Paris court convicted filmmaker Christophe Ruggia for sexually assaulting actress Adele Haenel when she was a minor in the early 2000s, sentencing him to house arrest. Haenel previously accused Ruggia in 2019, becoming a pivotal figure in highlighting sexual abuse in the French film industry post-#MeToo. Despite the conviction, Ruggia will not serve prison time, raising discussions on accountability in the entertainment sector. Following the allegations, he was expelled from the Society of Film Directors, which had previously honored him with leadership roles, marking a significant moment in addressing abuse in cinema.
A Paris court has found filmmaker Christophe Ruggia guilty of sexual assault on actor Adele Haenel, sentencing him to house arrest but not jail time.
Ruggia was accused of exploiting his position by repeatedly touching Haenel inappropriately during filming, leading to a significant legal reckoning in France's film industry.
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