Ruggia convicted: Metoo icon Haenel wins in the fight against abuse!

Ruggia convicted: Metoo icon Haenel wins in the fight against abuse!

Christophe Ruggia, the French director, was convicted of sexual abuse by actress Adèle Haenel, who was minor at the time of the crime. A court expressed a four -year prison sentence on Monday, of which two years have to be spent under house arrest, while the remaining two years were subjected to probation. This decision marks a significant case in the French film industry, which deals with sexual assault since the advent of the #metoo movement in 2017, such as the New York Times reported.

The allegations against Ruggia, which Haenel made public in 2019, refer to her experiences during the filming of his film "Die Teufel" when she was only 12 years old. During the work on the film, she felt uncomfortable and reported that Ruggia had inappropriately touched her and sexually harassed her over a period of three years. He played the role of the perpetrator from a position of power. The court recognized that his actions were against the minors and also ordered compensation of 50,000 euros. Haenel, which is known for her important cinematic contributions and its multiple award with the French César, is seen as an important voice of the #Metoo movement, such as the Zeitung found.

The reactions to the judgment were mixed. Haenel did not show any obvious emotions when reading the judgment, but when she left the court, gathered women applauded in front of the building. Ruggia's lawyer announced that it can appeal, which indicates a continuing conflict about these serious allegations and its legal classification. At a time when the film industry and the associated social structures are critically examined, this case is a symbol of the fight against sexual violence in the art.