Christophe Ruggia Sentenced to Two Years House Arrest for Child Sexual Abuse

French director Christophe Ruggia has been sentenced to four years for sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor, with two years of the sentence suspended and the remaining two served under house arrest with an electronic bracelet. The court found Ruggia guilty of exploiting his position of power during the filming of 'Les Diables,' where Haenel, then aged 12, accused him of multiple instances of abuse. Haenel, a prominent figure in France's #MeToo movement, first made her allegations public in 2019, prompting significant discussions about sexual misconduct in the film industry. Ruggia's lawyer has indicated plans to appeal the ruling, while the court has imposed a five-year prohibition on him working with minors. The case highlights the ongoing impact of the #MeToo movement in France and the challenges survivors face in seeking justice. Haenel's bravery in coming forward has been credited with igniting broader conversations about sexual abuse in the French film sector.