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Landmark French #MeToo Trial Over Sexual Assault Allegations Against Director Christophe Ruggia By Adèle Haenel Kicks Off In Paris

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Landmark #MeToo trial in France kicks off, with director Christophe Ruggia accused of sexually assaulting actress Adèle Haenel when she was a minor
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  • The trial is a significant milestone in the French #MeToo movement, as it marks one of the first high-profile cases of its kind to make it to court
  • Haenel, star of the acclaimed film Portrait of a Lady on Fire, has been lauded for her courage in coming forward with the allegations against Ruggia, who was her mentor when she was a teenager
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