Sandrine Josso

Sandrine Josso is a centrist member of parliament (MP) in France. She is at the center of a high-profile case involving former French Senator Joël Guerriau. Guerriau was recently found guilty of drugging Josso with ecstasy (MDMA) with the intent to sexually assault her. The incident occurred in November 2023 when Guerriau, then a senator for Loire-Atlantique, allegedly spiked Josso's champagne. The trial and conviction have garnered significant attention in France, particularly in light of other recent cases involving sexual assault and drugging. Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, with 18 months to be served, and was ordered to pay Josso €5,000 in damages for emotional distress. The case highlights ongoing concerns about sexual violence and abuse of power within French politics.