France stands out in the West where a manifesto by cultural figures backed the freedom to flirt, opposing the #MeToo movementâs perceived persecution of sexual expression.
"The texts 'clearly indicate the nature of their relationship was consensual and sexual in nature - and, in many cases, initiated by her with specific and graphic requests.'"},{"quote":"Sharpe's attorney publicly named the woman and released raunchy texts she sent Sharpe, emphasizing the consensual aspects of their relationship."},{"quote":"Sharpe has taken a strong stance against the lawsuit, calling it a 'shakedown' and planning to counter-sue for defamation."},{