Three-Year Sentence Sought for Ex-CNC Head Dominique Boutonnat in Sexual Assault Appeal
The prosecutor has requested a three-year prison sentence, with one year to be served, for Dominique Boutonnat, the former president of the Centre national du cinéma (CNC), in his appeal trial for sexual assault. The advocate general criticized Boutonnat's 'posture of denial' during the proceedings. Boutonnat, a former prominent figure in French cinema, was previously convicted at first instance to the same penalty for sexually assaulting his godson. The trial is ongoing.
Key facts
- Dominique Boutonnat is the former president of the CNC.
- The prosecutor requested three years in prison, one year firm, in the appeal trial.
- Boutonnat was convicted at first instance for sexually assaulting his godson.
- The advocate general criticized his 'posture of denial'.
- The trial is an appeal of the original conviction.
- Boutonnat is a former figure in French cinema.
- The case involves sexual violence.
- The court is in France.
Entities
Institutions
- Centre national du cinéma (CNC)
Locations
- France