Adèle Haenel Testifies Against Christophe Ruggia in Sexual Assault Case
Actress Adèle Haenel spoke on France Inter about her emotional testimony during the trial of filmmaker Christophe Ruggia, accused of sexually assaulting her when she was a child. Haenel expressed her anger at the lies told in court and highlighted the collective failure of adults around her to protect her. Ruggia faces a potential five-year prison sentence, with Haenel emphasizing the long-lasting impact of the abuse and her role as a representative of her younger self. The court’s decision is expected on February 3.