A 46-year-old Togolese priest was sentenced to one year in prison for sexually assaulting a parishioner in July 2023. Absent from his trial, he was found guilty and barred from French territory. The victim reported being attacked in the priest’s residence after a church event, despite her clear refusals. The case was supported by testimonies, and the public prosecutor emphasized the severity of the crime, leading to the priest’s permanent ban from practicing in France.