French ex-minister jailed for rape and sexual abuse of staff member

Georges Tron found guilty at appeal trial of town hall assault

A former French government minister has been sentenced to jail after an appeal court convicted him of the rape and sexual abuse of a staff member at the town hall where he is mayor.

Two former municipal employees had accused Georges Tron, who claimed to be an expert reflexologist, of making them submit to foot massages that turned into sexual assaults in 2007 and 2010.