French Director Christophe Ruggia Faces Prison in Sexual Assault Trial

Story by Naman Ramachandran

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French director Christophe Ruggia faces prison time for alleged sexual assault of young actress Adele Haenel, star of Cannes-winning films.

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Prosecutors are seeking a 5-year sentence for Ruggia, who is accused of sexually assaulting Haenel when she was a minor
Haenel, a rising star known for her roles in the Cannes prize-winning films 'Portrait of a Lady on Fire' and 'BPM', has been outspoken about the alleged abuse