Joël Guerriau

Joël Guerriau, 68, is a former French senator from the Loire-Atlantique region. He is a centrist politician who served as a senator until recently. Guerriau is currently newsworthy due to his trial and subsequent conviction for drugging a fellow politician, Sandrine Josso, a centrist member of parliament, with MDMA in November 2023. He allegedly spiked Josso's champagne with the intent to sexually assault her. The trial has garnered significant attention in France, particularly in the wake of other high-profile cases involving sexual assault and drugging. He was sentenced to four years in prison, with 18 months to be served behind bars. The case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual violence and abuse of power within French politics and society.