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28-01-2026
A former French senator, Joel Guerriau, has been found guilty of drugging a fellow MP, Sandrine Josso, with ecstasy in 2023. Guerriau was sentenced to four years in prison, with 18 months to be served behind bars, and ordered to pay Josso €5,000 in damages. Guerriau had invited Josso to his Paris flat, where he spiked her drink, and later admitted to serving her the drugged drink, although he claimed it was an accident. Josso reported feeling unwell and later discovered that her blood contained three times the recreational dose of MDMA. Guerriau's actions were condemned, and he was suspended as a senator and later resigned. Josso has since become a campaigner against chemical submission and drug-facilitated sexual assault.
Entities: Joel Guerriau, Sandrine Josso, France, Paris, MoDem • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-01-2026
South Korea's former first lady, Kim Keon Hee, has been sentenced to 20 months in jail for accepting bribes from the Unification Church. The court ruled that she misused her position for personal gain, accepting gifts including a Graff diamond necklace and Chanel handbags in exchange for business and political favors. Kim was cleared of charges related to stock price manipulation and receiving free opinion polls. Her husband, former President Yoon Suk Yeol, was previously sentenced to five years in jail for abusing power and obstructing justice. This marks the first time a former presidential couple in South Korea has been convicted simultaneously.
Entities: Kim Keon Hee, Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Unification Church, Seoul Central District Court • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-01-2026
The article discusses the downfall of Kim Keon Hee, the former first lady of South Korea, who was sentenced to one year and eight months in prison for bribery. Kim, the wife of ousted President Yoon Suk Yeol, was found guilty of accepting bribes from the Unification Church, including luxury items such as a Chanel bag and a Graff diamond necklace. The article highlights Kim's history of controversy, including allegations of stock manipulation, academic plagiarism, and receiving gifts from a Korean-American pastor. The scandal surrounding Kim and her husband has led to a significant decline in public support for Yoon, ultimately resulting in his impeachment and removal from office. Both Kim and Yoon are currently facing multiple criminal trials, with Yoon facing eight additional trials on charges including rebellion.
Entities: Kim Keon Hee, Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea, Unification Church, Chanel • Tone: negative • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
28-01-2026
A former French senator, Joel Guerriau, has been convicted of drugging a colleague, Sandrine Josso, with the intent to sexually assault her. Guerriau was found guilty of administering a judgment-altering substance, identified as ecstasy, to Josso without her knowledge. He received a four-year jail sentence, with 30 months suspended, and a five-year electoral ban. Guerriau was also ordered to pay Josso €9,000 in damages and undergo psychological or psychiatric treatment. The incident occurred in November 2023 when Josso visited Guerriau's apartment to celebrate his reelection. Guerriau's defense claimed that the drugging was inadvertent, but the court rejected this, stating that Josso consumed ecstasy at a level well above the usual recreational dose, causing her significant physical problems. Guerriau's lawyer announced plans to appeal the verdict.
Entities: Joel Guerriau, Sandrine Josso, France, National Assembly, ecstasy • Tone: neutral • Sentiment: negative • Intent: inform
