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Christophe Ruggia, French Film Director Accused of Sexually Abusing Adèle Haenel as a Minor, Heads to Trial

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French director accused of sexually abusing actress Adèle Haenel as a minor heads to trial, shaking the industry.
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  • Christophe Ruggia will face charges for allegedly abusing Adèle Haenel, a rising French star, when she was just a teenager, exposing a dark side of the French film world.
  • Haenel's courageous decision to come forward has reignited conversations about power imbalances and abuse in the entertainment industry, putting pressure on the French system to take action.
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Christophe Ruggia, Adèle Haenel
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