On Friday, September 6, AFP revealed that Jean-Vincent Placé had just been indicted in connection with a complaint for sexual assault. This is not the first time that the former president of the Europe Écologie Les Verts group in the Senate has had a run-in with the law. The Korean-born politician, who had already been noted for his outbursts, was taken into custody in 2018 after a series of misdeeds during a drunken evening, which earned him a sanction. Several women then testified that they had been harassed by Jean-Vincent Placé. In November 2021, a former collaborator filed a complaint against him for “sexual assault and sexual harassment by a person abusing the authority conferred by his position”.
The young woman, who worked with the politician for five years, had reported various acts of sexual harassment that allegedly occurred in 2012 and 2016, some of which could meet the definition of sexual assault. The former Green senator was indicted and placed under judicial supervision. Other former collaborators had testified to AFP that they had been subjected to inappropriate gestures by Jean-Vincent Placé: one in the back of a taxi, another in a restaurant and at the State Secretariat, and yet another in a nightclub in Lille – the very one where the complainant claims to have been groped. The politician, for his part, preferred to refrain from any comment.
Jean-Vincent Placé: why had he already been convicted in 2021?
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While the Green senator has been indicted again for acts that allegedly took place in Seoul in 2017, the lawyers for both parties did not wish to provide details on this new case. Will the complaints filed against Jean-Vincent Placé result in a conviction? If so, the sentence could be increased for repeat offenses. Indeed, on March 1, 2021, the former Regional Councilor of Île-de-France was convicted of sexual harassment, for acts dating back to October 25, 2016: he had then tried to forcibly kiss the gendarme responsible for his protection. The politician, who had admitted the facts, was fined €5,000 and paid €2,000 in damages to the plaintiff.
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Jean-Vincent Placé: A Politician with a History of Controversy
Jean-Vincent Placé, a former minister and president of the Europe Écologie Les Verts group in the Senate, has recently been indicted for sexual assault, marking the latest in a string of controversies surrounding the Korean-born politician. This is not the first time Placé has had a run-in with the law, with a history of misconduct and allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
The 2018 Drunken Incident
In April 2018, Placé was arrested after a drunken evening during which he allegedly insulted a woman who refused to dance with him at a nightclub [[1]]. The incident led to his arrest and subsequent sanction.
Sexual Harassment Allegations
In November 2021, a former collaborator filed a complaint against Placé for sexual assault and sexual harassment, citing incidents that allegedly occurred in 2012 and 2016 [[2]]. The complainant, who worked with Placé for five years, reported various acts of sexual harassment, some of which could meet the definition of sexual assault. Placé was subsequently indicted and placed under judicial supervision.
Several other former collaborators have also come forward, alleging that they had been subjected to inappropriate gestures by Placé in various settings, including a taxi, restaurant, state secretariat, and nightclub.
The Latest Indictment
On September 6, 2022, Placé was indicted again, this time for sexual assault allegedly committed in Seoul in 2017 [[3]]. While details of the incident have not been disclosed, the latest indictment marks a disturbing pattern of behavior for the former Green senator.
A History of Misconduct
Jean-Vincent Placé’s history of misconduct raises serious questions about his suitability for public office. His repeated indiscretions and allegations of sexual harassment and assault demonstrate a reckless disregard for the well-being of those around him.
As the legal proceedings unfold, it is essential that Placé is held accountable for his actions. The former minister’s behavior serves as a stark reminder of the need for greater accountability and zero tolerance for misconduct among public figures.
Jean-Vincent Placé’s latest indictment is a disturbing reminder of the politician’s history of controversy and misconduct. As the legal process continues, it is essential that Placé is held accountable for his actions and that measures are taken to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.
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Jean-Vincent Placé: A Politician with a History of Controversy
Jean-Vincent Placé, a former minister and president of the Europe Écologie Les Verts group in the Senate, has recently been indicted for sexual assault, marking the latest in a string of controversies surrounding the Korean-born politician. This is not the first time Placé has had a run-in with the law, with a history of misconduct and allegations of sexual harassment and assault.
The 2018 Drunken Incident
In April 2018, Placé was arrested after a drunken evening during which he allegedly insulted a woman who refused to dance with him at a nightclub [[1]]. The incident led to his arrest and subsequent sanction.
Sexual Harassment Allegations
In November 2021, a former collaborator filed a complaint against Placé for sexual assault and sexual harassment, citing incidents that allegedly occurred in 2012 and 2016 [[2]]. The complainant, who worked with Placé for five years, reported various acts of sexual harassment, some of which could meet the definition of sexual assault. Placé was subsequently indicted and placed under judicial supervision.
Several other former collaborators have also come forward, alleging that they had been subjected to inappropriate gestures by Placé in various settings, including a taxi, restaurant, state secretariat, and nightclub.
The Latest Indictment
On September 6, 2022, Placé was indicted again, this time for sexual assault allegedly committed in Seoul in 2017 [[3]]. While details of the incident have not been disclosed, the latest indictment marks a disturbing pattern of behavior for the former Green senator.
A History of Misconduct
Jean-Vincent Placé’s history of misconduct raises serious questions about his