Overview
- Jean-Marc Morandini was convicted in a Paris appeals court for sexual harassment and given an 18-month suspended prison sentence, an increase from the six months previously imposed.
- The court also fined Morandini €50,000 for concealed labor related to casting practices for his web series 'Les Faucons.'
- He must pay €10,000 in damages to the harassment victim, Gabriel, and compensate other victims of concealed labor while undergoing mandatory psychological treatment.
- Morandini's actions included using a fake casting director persona to solicit explicit videos from young aspiring actors, with some receiving coercive and inappropriate requests.
- Despite the conviction, Morandini continues to host his daily program on CNews, as the Canal+ group has not yet indicated whether his role will be reassessed.