Adèle Haenel Confronts Director Christophe Ruggia in High-Profile Sexual Assault Trial
Adèle Haenel, a prominent French actor, confronted filmmaker Christophe Ruggia during his trial for allegedly sexually assaulting her as a child. Haenel, who left the film industry, alleges that Ruggia began molesting her when she was between 12 and 15 years old. Ruggia denies the accusations, claiming they are false and part of a personal vendetta. The prosecutor has recommended two years of house arrest for Ruggia. Haenel has spoken out against the film industry’s complacency towards sexual predators, citing her trauma and the manipulation she faced.