French ex-senator goes on trial over allegedly spiking MPs drink to sexually assault her

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Former French Senator to Face Trial for Alleged Ecstasy-Facilitated Assault on Lawmaker

A high-profile case has landed in court, as a former French senator is set to go on trial accused of spiking an MP's drink with ecstasy with the intention of sexually assaulting her. Joel Guerriau, 68, who resigned from his position as senator earlier this year, faces multiple charges related to the alleged incident.

According to court documents, Guerriau allegedly administered a substance capable of altering the victim's discernment or control over their actions in order to commit rape or sexual aggression. The centre-right politician also stands accused of possessing and using ecstasy.

The case has sparked widespread concern following a similar high-profile conviction in France last year, where Dominique Pelicot was found guilty of repeatedly drugging and raping his wife, as well as inviting dozens of strangers to assault her while she was unconscious. The Pelicot trial drew international attention and raised awareness about drug-facilitated assaults.

The alleged victim, Sandrine Josso, claimed that Guerriau had spiked her drink at a champagne party in his apartment, leaving her feeling unwell. If the prosecution's case holds water, Guerriau could face up to five years in prison and a fine of €75,000.

Guerriau's suspension from his party, Horizons, was announced in November 2023 following initial allegations against him. The former senator has consistently denied all charges against him.

As the trial continues, it highlights the need for further reform in France's laws surrounding consent, which were recently updated to align with more than a dozen other European countries.
 
omg this is getting crazy 😱, like can you even believe what some ppl will do? a former senator spiking someone's drink with ecstasy and then trying to assault her? that's straight outta a bad movie 🎥, i mean, what was he thinking?! the fact that he's been in a party and still managed to get away with it for this long is just wild 🤯, i'm no fan of politicians but even i gotta feel for the victim here 💔. and now they're trying to say that consents laws need more reform? like, yeah no kidding 🙄, we all knew that was gonna be a thing 🤦‍♀️. anyway, lets see how this trial goes down ⚖️
 
This case is super disturbing 🤯... I mean, a 68-year-old former senator thinks he can just spike someone's drink and expect nothing bad to happen? It's like, what kind of sick mindset do you need to think that's okay?

And the fact that he's got multiple charges against him, including possessing and using ecstasy, is just mind-boggling. I'm not sure how much more proof they need before this guy gets convicted and serves some serious time.

The thing that really gets me is that this trial is happening at all. Like, when are we going to learn that this kind of behavior isn't okay? That spiking someone's drink without their consent is a total no-go?

And the fact that his party suspended him in November 2023 after initial allegations came out, but still didn't do anything until now... I don't know, it just seems like more proof that there are some serious issues with how this system works.

But you know what's even more concerning? The fact that we're only now starting to see these kinds of cases go to trial because someone finally spoke up. It should never have come to that. We need better systems in place for reporting and investigating these kinds of crimes, and we need to make sure that those who do are held accountable.

Guerriau's case is just a symptom of a bigger problem, and I don't think he's the only one out there like him. There have got to be more people who think they can get away with this kind of behavior. And until we do something about it, these kinds of cases are just going to keep happening.

I guess what I'm trying to say is that we need to take a long, hard look at our laws and systems around consent, and make sure that we're doing everything in our power to prevent crimes like this from happening. It's not enough to just have laws on the books – we need to make sure people are held accountable for breaking them.

It's also worth noting that Guerriau is not a representative of the entire French people, and his actions should not be used to generalize or stereotype an entire country.

Anyway, I'm done rambling about this...
 
omg this is getting so crazy 😱 how could someone do that to another human being? i mean we've heard of date rape drugs but spiking someone's drink at a party like that is just shocking. joel guerriau's history is pretty shady anyway, all those years in politics and no one saw this coming 🤦‍♂️ it's not just about the law, though - what's wrong with our society that we tolerate this kind of behavior? france is already talking about updating their consent laws to match europe's standard... like, about time ⏰ i'm really rooting for sandrine josso and hoping guerriau gets locked up for a long time 💔
 
🚨 this is so messed up lol... i mean, how can someone even do that? spiking someones drink with ecstasy to commit assault? it's just crazy 😱. and the fact that he thought he could get away with it for months before getting caught is wild.

i'm not surprised though that the party he was involved in (Horizons) suspended him, they should've known better 🙄. and now that this is going to trial, we'll see how the system works out... hopefully, justice will be served 💪.

but seriously, it's just another example of how women need extra protection in public spaces, especially at parties or gatherings where drinks are being served 🍻. we can't keep relying on people to behave responsibly and look out for each other, sometimes we need stricter laws and consequences to hold these people accountable 👮‍♀️.
 
I don't know if I believe this guy is guilty or not... I mean, he's got a lot of evidence against him and all, but on the other hand, people can make mistakes, right? Like, maybe he was just messing around at that party and didn't even think about what his actions would do to Sandrine. But then again, if he's guilty, that means he's a total monster and deserves whatever happens to him... Umm... *shrugs* I guess what I'm saying is, we need to wait until the trial is over before making any judgments, 'cause we don't want to be like those people who shout "guilty" on social media without hearing all the facts 🤔
 
I'm still trying to wrap my head around this Guerriau case... like, how does one even spike someone's drink and expect them not to remember anything? 🤯 And the party setting? Champagne and all that... shouldn't anyone be more aware of what's going on when they're around their colleagues in such a casual setting. I mean, you'd think people would have some basic level of respect for each other by now.

It's also really troubling how he's trying to deny everything. Like, if he's so innocent, why the initial suspension from his party? It seems pretty obvious that there was enough evidence to warrant further investigation... and now this trial is just a formality. I'm hoping justice is served and he gets the time he deserves for what he allegedly did. ⏰
 
Can't believe what's happening here 🤯! A politician spiking someone's drink with ecstasy? It's just not on, you know? 🙅‍♀️ I mean, think about it, if he'd done this to some poor woman at a party, she'd probably be in the hospital for days, not just feeling "unwell" like Sandrine Josso claimed. What if there were witnesses?! 😱 Did anyone even notice what was going on?! 🤔 This whole situation is giving me PTSD vibes and it's all because of some alleged "consent" issues... Like, how hard is it to get consent from someone?! 🙄 It's not rocket science! Anyway, 5 years in prison isn't nearly enough if he's guilty. He should be facing life in prison for what he allegedly did 💔
 
man this is so sickening the idea that some1 can just spike someone elses drink and expect no consequences its not okay and 5 years in prison is way too lenient for what he's accused of i feel for the victim sandrine joossos family she deserves justice and more than just a slap on the wrist
 
🤯 can't believe this is even happening in our society anymore! a 68 yr old senator thought he could just spike someone's drink and get away with it? like what's next? 😱 these "drugs" are so prevalent now, it's crazy that people still think they're above the law. the fact that he's got some serious charges going against him is awesome, but we need to be talking about why this guy even thought he could do this in the first place... was he just that entitled? 🤷‍♂️ and btw, €75k fine? like what a joke!
 
Ugh this is just so depressing 🤕 I mean, who gets away with such evil things? The fact that Guerriau was able to get close to someone and manipulate them like that is just terrifying 😱 And it's not just him, there are all these other cases out there where women (and men) are being drugged and assaulted without any regard for their feelings or well-being. It's like, we've made so much progress in fighting for equality and respect but we still have such a long way to go 💔 The trial is definitely necessary, but it feels like just another step towards accountability rather than actual change 🤷‍♀️
 
🤷‍♀️ Can't believe the amount of "leaders" out there who think they can just get away with manipulating people into doing stuff they wouldn't normally do... like, hello? That's not leadership, that's basically being a creep. 🙄 I'm glad someone is finally getting held accountable for their actions, even if it took them a while to realize they were in the wrong... I guess you could say Guerriau had some time to reflect on his "leadership" skills 😂. Anyways, hopefully this trial brings about some real change in France's laws and helps prevent more situations like this from happening again 🤞.
 
🚨💔 just found out that a former french senator is gonna be tried for spiking an mp's drink with ecstasy and allegedly assaulting her 🤯 like what is going on in france rn? this guy was even suspended from his party last year and he still managed to get charged for this 😂 the system is messed up, dude. they say reform is coming but it feels like we're just seeing a lot of people getting caught before that happens 🕰️ anyway, hope justice gets served, but also hope it's not too late for her... 💔
 
this is so frustrating 🤯, another powerful guy thinks he can just use his power to ruin lives... i mean what kind of party invites people over and spikes their drinks? that's not a champagne party, that's a setup for disaster 💔 the fact that guerriau has been suspended from his party already feels like too little, too late 🕰️ we need to see real accountability here and better laws in place to protect women and marginalized groups from predators... it's crazy that france is only now updating its consent laws after all these years 🤦‍♀️
 
omg I'm like totally shocked by this news lol! as a student, I feel like we've heard enough about rape and assault in school lately, but some politicians still think they can get away with it 🤯. i mean, the fact that he spiked Sandrine's drink and left her feeling unwell is just insane, no wonder she was left traumatized 😕. I'm so glad that his party suspended him already, maybe this trial will make a change in France's laws about consent, we really need it 🤞. but still, can't believe someone in power would do such a thing 💔
 
This case is a stark reminder of the pernicious nature of substance-facilitated assault 🚨. The fact that Guerriau allegedly used ecstasy to incapacitate his victim is a heinous act that has far-reaching implications for our understanding of consent and personal autonomy 💔. The parallels with the Dominique Pelicot case are striking, highlighting the need for more robust laws and regulations in France to prevent similar incidents from occurring 🚫.

It's also worth noting that Guerriau's actions can be seen as a symptom of a broader societal issue – the normalization of toxic masculinity and the objectification of women 👥. The fact that he was able to use his position and influence to silence his accuser and avoid accountability is a disturbing trend that needs to be addressed 🤝.

Ultimately, this case serves as a catalyst for much-needed reforms in France's laws surrounding consent and personal autonomy 📈. By holding perpetrators accountable and providing support to victims, we can work towards creating a more just and equitable society 💖.
 
Man this case is so freaky... like how can someone do such thing and not even care about the victim? 🤯 The fact that he was a senator makes it even worse, I feel like he's supposed to be some kind of role model or something. And now he's facing trial for spiking her drink with ecstasy... up to 5 years in prison is still too lenient if you ask me 😊. It's good that the victim came forward and shared her story, it might help raise awareness about these kinds of situations. We need more education and support for people who go through this kind of trauma, you feel? 💕
 
this whole thing is just so messed up 🤯, i mean joel guerriau is like this super powerful person who thinks he can get away with spiking someones drink and then trying to rape them... it's wild that the police didn't do anything sooner considering how many other people are coming forward about their own experiences with drugged assault

i think its time for france to take consent laws way more seriously, especially when it comes to situations like this where there is a huge power imbalance. the fact that guerriau was able to get away with stuff for so long because of his party affiliation is just a travesty... we need to make sure that everyone is held accountable for their actions, regardless of who they are or what position they hold.

we also need to talk about how common this kind of thing is and how it affects people in france and all over europe. like, there needs to be more support systems in place for victims and more education on consent and boundaries... this is just the tip of the iceberg if you ask me
 
man this is so messed up 🤯 68 yrs old guy spiking someones drink and trying to assault her? that's just sickening 😷 and the fact that he was a senator, like a role model or something, makes it even more disgusting 💔 i mean we've heard of bad politicians before but this one takes the cake ⃫ gotta wonder what kind of guy would do this kinda thing to someone and get away with it for so long 🤷‍♂️ anyway hopefully justice is served and he gets the time he deserves 🕰️
 
omg this is soooo serious 😱, like i was reading about joel guerriau and my heart just stopped 💔, he was such a powerful person but it turns out he's a total monster 🤯, the way he spiked sandrine josso's drink and tried to assault her is literally unimaginable 😷, and to think he got away with it for so long... ugh, i'm so glad he's facing trial now, maybe this will help bring more awareness about how important consent is 👏
 
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