French Mayor Faces Trial for Suspected Blackmail Involving Sex Tape of his Political Opposition

An image showcases Mayor Gaël Perdriau of Saint-Etienne, who is scheduled to stand trial in September for purportedly using a covertly recorded audio of his deputy and political opponent in an attempt to blackmail him over the years.

Source: https://www.france24.com/en/france/20250607-french-mayor-trial-sex-tape-blackmail-political-rival-saint-etienne-perdriau