Sexual assault: Christophe Ruggia sentenced to five years on appeal

French filmmaker Christophe Ruggia was sentenced on appeal to five years in prison on Friday, April 17, for sexual assault against actress Adèle Haenel.

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This harsher appeal conviction recognizes the director's guilt in acts that occurred over several years.

The judgment represents a major step forward in combating sexual harassment in the French film industry.

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