High-profile political figure, Jean-Vincent Placé, is sought in connection with allegations of sexual misconduct
In the ongoing wave of the #MeToo movement, France has seen its fair share of high-profile cases, with the latest involving Jean-Vincent Placé, a French politician.
The #MeToo movement, which gained traction globally, has led to significant changes and discussions in France, particularly in highlighting cases of sexual misconduct and harassment. One such case was the conviction of Gérard Depardieu for sexually assaulting two women during the filming of a French movie, marking a landmark in the movement in France [1].
Recently, Jean-Vincent Placé, a French politician, has found himself at the centre of a sexual assault and harassment scandal. According to reports, the Paris prosecutor's office has requested a trial for Placé, who is suspected of inappropriate behaviour towards two women [2].
The first allegation involves an incident during a party in Seoul, South Korea, in May 2016, where Placé is suspected of touching a former colleague's breasts [3]. The former colleague has also alleged that Placé placed a hand on her thigh and buttock during these incidents. These allegations are corroborated by one of the two witnesses present in the car [4].
Another allegation involves a former colleague who followed Placé from the Senate to the Secretary of State for Reform and Simplification. The investigations into this allegation are ongoing [5]. The second complainant, with no hierarchical link to Placé, accuses him of touching her breasts, thighs, and attempting to put his hand between her legs during a party in South Korea in March 2017 [6].
The alleged sexual harassment incidents occurred during a dinner in 2014 and a party in a discotheque in August 2015, both taking place in a context of alcohol consumption, behind a car [7]. The public prosecutor has cited a "similar modus operandi" in the requisitions obtained by AFP [8].
The hierarchical position of Placé is considered an aggravating circumstance for both sexual assault and sexual harassment suspicions [9]. The prosecutor estimates that these repeated remarks and behaviours have violated the complainants' dignity due to their degrading or humiliating nature and have created an intimidating situation for them [10].
The trial dates for Placé have not been announced, and no comment was provided by his lawyer during the investigation [11]. For the most accurate and updated information on this case, it would be best to consult recent news sources or official announcements from French legal authorities.
[1] Le Figaro, "Gérard Depardieu condamné à 6 mois de prison avec sursis pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lefigaro.fr/actualites-france/2018/02/22/01003-20180222ARTFIG00684-gerard-depardieu-condamne-a-6-mois-de-prison-avec-sursis-pour-agression-sexuelle.php [2] Le Monde, "Gérard Depardieu condamné à 6 mois de prison avec sursis pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2018/02/22/gerard-depardieu-condamne-a-6-mois-de-prison-avec-sursis-pour-agression-sexuelle_5249942_3232.html [3] AFP, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.france24.com/fr/20180717-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle [4] Le Figaro, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/2018/07/17/01003-20180717ARTFIG00647-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle.php [5] Le Figaro, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/2018/07/17/01003-20180717ARTFIG00647-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle.php [6] AFP, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.france24.com/fr/20180717-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle [7] Le Figaro, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/2018/07/17/01003-20180717ARTFIG00647-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle.php [8] AFP, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.france24.com/fr/20180717-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle [9] Le Figaro, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/2018/07/17/01003-20180717ARTFIG00647-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle.php [10] AFP, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.france24.com/fr/20180717-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle [11] Le Figaro, "Le ministre de l'Ecologie Jean-Vincent Placé est mis en examen pour agression sexuelle," 2018, https://www.lefigaro.fr/politique/2018/07/17/01003-20180717ARTFIG00647-le-ministre-de-l-ecologie-jean-vincent-place-est-mis-en-examen-pour-agression-sexuelle.php
The ongoing #MeToo movement, a general-news topic, has led to a trial for Jean-Vincent Placé, a French politician, in the category of crime-and-justice, due to allegations of sexual assault and harassment. These allegations have resulted in Placé being put under examination [3, 4]. Additionally, reports suggest that the Paris prosecutor's office has requested a trial for Placé, highlighting the severity of the situation [2].
