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Paris Court Orders Trial for Senator Joël Guerriau Over Alleged MDMA Dosing of Fellow MP

The ruling paves the way for Senate sanctions after judges determined Guerriau spiked a glass of champagne with potent MDMA.

Le sénateur Joël Guerriau quittant le tribunal de Paris, après une confrontation avec la sénatrice Sandrine Josso, Paris, 6 novembre 2024.
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Overview

  • Two investigative judges ordered Guerriau to appear before the Paris correctional court on charges of drugging and intent to commit sexual assault.
  • Prosecutors say toxicology tests detected 388 ng/ml of MDMA in Josso’s blood following the November 2023 encounter at Guerriau’s home.
  • Guerriau is also set to be tried for narcotics possession after evidence surfaced of online searches for GHB and ecstasy procurement.
  • The senator maintains he never intended harm and attributes his drug-related research to concern for a relative’s health.
  • Sandrine Josso, who has been diagnosed with post-traumatic stress disorder, welcomed the court’s decision and its recognition of her complaint.