In its ruling, the Paris court found that Joël Guerriau intended to commit rape or sexual assault against MP Sandrine Josso. He was sentenced to four years prison, with 30 months suspended, a five-year ban on holding public office, and a mandatory treatment order.

Joël Guerriau is alleged to have drugged centrist member of parliament Sandrine Josso in order to sexually assault her

Joel Guerriau received a four-year prison sentence, 18 months of which are to be served behind bars.