Joël Guerriau

Joël Guerriau, a 68-year-old former centrist senator for Loire-Atlantique in France, is currently newsworthy due to his conviction for drugging a fellow politician, Sandrine Josso, a centrist member of parliament, with MDMA in November 2023. He was accused of spiking Josso's champagne with the drug with the intent to sexually assault her. The trial, which has shaken French politics, concluded with Guerriau being found guilty and sentenced to four years in prison, with 18 months to be served behind bars. This case is particularly significant in France, resonating with other high-profile cases of sexual assault and highlighting ongoing concerns about the safety and treatment of women in political spheres.