French senator accused of drugging colleague will resign next month

Senator Joël Guerriau is facing trial for allegedly using ecstasy to spike National Assembly Deputy Sandrine Josso's drink, with the intention of sexually assaulting her. Guerriau denies the charges, describing the incident as a 'handling error.' Josso said the news of Guerriau's resignation had left her in 'disgust': 'This is not an act of responsibility or decency. It's a strategic retreat.'