Jean-Marc Morandini Faces Renewed Legal Scrutiny in Appeal for Corruption of Minors

The French TV host contests a 2022 conviction, with prosecutors seeking a one-year suspended sentence and stricter probation terms.

Jean-Marc Morandini, a CNews television host, appeared before the Paris Court of Appeal on November 27, 2024, contesting his 2022 conviction for corruption of minors.
Prosecutors have maintained their request for a one-year suspended prison sentence but now seek a three-year probation period, up from two years in the initial ruling.
Morandini was originally convicted for sending sexual messages to two 15-year-old boys and pressuring an 18-year-old to undress during a casting between 2013 and 2016.
The court is set to deliver its verdict on March 7, 2025, as Morandini continues to deny malicious intent, describing his actions as misguided jokes.
This appeal follows separate legal proceedings earlier in the week, where Morandini faced charges related to alleged sexual harassment during fake casting calls.