Former French senator found guilty of drugging MP
French former senator found guilty of drugging MP with intent to sexually assault her
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Former French senator Joel Guerriau was found guilty of drugging MP Sandrine Josso with ecstasy at his Paris flat in November 2023. Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, with 18 months to be served, and was ordered to pay Josso €5,000 in damages. Josso testified that she felt unwell after drinking champagne at Guerriau's home and a toxicology report confirmed MDMA in her blood. Guerriau admitted to spiking the drink but claimed it was accidental, stating he intended to take the drug himself and denied any intention of assault. Guerriau's lawyers said he would appeal the verdict, while Josso expressed relief.
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AI-ExtractedGuerriau admitted serving Josso a drink spiked with MDMA, but maintained it was an accident.
Josso's toxicology report confirmed her blood had three times the recreational dose of MDMA.
Sandrine Josso said it was a "huge relief".
Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence - 18 months of which are to be served behind bars.
Joel Guerriau was found guilty of spiking an MP's drink with ecstasy in order to sexually assault her.
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