A major scandal in France: Former senator sentenced to 4 years in prison for drugging a female deputy.

Paris, France – A French court today sentenced a former senator to four years in prison after convicting him of drugging a female member of parliament with the intent to sexually assault her, in a case that sparked widespread outrage in political and media circles.

Investigations revealed that the accused took advantage of an official meeting to which he had been invited, and without her knowledge, slipped a narcotic substance into the victim’s drink, causing her to partially lose consciousness. Unexpected circumstances prevented the full-scale assault.

The court emphasized in its ruling that the crime was premeditated and planned, considering the accused’s former political position an aggravating circumstance, not a mitigating factor, as it constituted an abuse of power and public trust.

In addition to the prison sentence, the sentence included the deprivation of his political rights for an additional period, and his name was added to the list of those convicted of sexual assault, sending a clear message that no one is above the law.
The case has reopened the debate on the protection of women within French political institutions, amid calls for stricter procedures and oversight to prevent the recurrence of such crimes within the corridors of power.