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Former French Senator Convicted of Drugging MP for Sexual Assault

Published January 28, 2026, 12:02
Former French Senator Convicted of Drugging MP for Sexual Assault

A former French senator, Joel Guerrio, has been sentenced to four years in prison, with half suspended, after being convicted of drugging and attempting to sexually assault a member of parliament. The court found that Guerrio spiked MP Sandrine Josso's drink with ecstasy with the intent to sexually assault her. The defense argued the substance was administered 'accidentally', but the court rejected this claim, citing evidence such as the defendant's insistence on drinking, inappropriate behavior, and online searches related to drugs and sexual assault. The case has sparked widespread outrage in France, particularly following a similar conviction for rape. Guerrio intends to appeal the verdict.