Trial of Former Senator for Drugging and Sexual Assault
January 26, 2026
Former senator Joël Guerriau is accused of drugging his colleague in the French National Assembly, Sandrine Josso, with ecstasy during a meeting. Josso felt unwell and experienced palpitations, prompting her to call a taxi to go to the hospital. She later filed a police report, while Guerriau denies the allegations. The case has raised serious concerns about sexual assaults related to drug use. Josso is now an activist against sexual violence.