Overview
- Jean-Marc Morandini withdrew his appeal to the Cour de cassation in the sexual harassment case, making his 18‑month suspended sentence final along with a €10,000 fine, victim compensation, and mandated psychological care.
- A separate conviction for corruption of minors became final on January 14 when the Cour de cassation rejected review, confirming a two‑year suspended sentence, a €20,000 fine, a permanent ban on work involving minors, and registration on the sexual offenders file.
- Judicial findings detail that Morandini used a fake casting persona, “Catherine Leclerc,” to pressure young actors for explicit videos in 2015 linked to a web series project.
- CNews says Morandini will continue hosting his daily program Morandini Live despite the finalized convictions.
- Prominent CNews presenters have publicly distanced themselves, a Canal+ union has demanded his dismissal without severance, and Jordan Bardella told National Rally representatives to avoid his shows.