What specific acts led to the convictions of Ubisoft executives?

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Former Ubisoft Executives Convicted for Specific Acts of Harassment and Assault

A French court has sentenced three former Ubisoft executives to suspended prison terms and fines for their roles in enabling a culture of sexual and psychological harassment. The convictions stem from a series of specific acts, including attempted sexual assault, gendered insults, inappropriate touching, and the misuse of subordinates for personal errands. Thomas Francois, former editorial vice president, received the most severe sentence due to his conviction for attempted sexual assault and enabling harassment.
Thomas Francois Convicted of Attempted Sexual Assault and Harassment

Thomas Francois was sentenced to a suspended three-year prison term and a €30,000 fine. His conviction includes charges of attempted sexual assault and enabling a culture of sexual and psychological harassment. During the period between 2012 and 2020, Francois engaged in acts such as forcing an employee to perform a headstand while wearing a skirt, using gendered insults when addressing staff, and attempting to touch employees' genitals as part of a purported "game." He also attempted to kiss male employees by surprise.
Serge Hascoet Sentenced for Psychological and Sexual Harassment Complicity

Serge Hascoet, former chief creative officer, received an 18-month suspended sentence and a €45,000 fine for psychological harassment and complicity in sexual harassment. His misconduct included instructing female assistants to perform personal tasks unrelated to their job duties. These tasks involved collecting his daughter from school and travelling across Paris to purchase peanuts for him, actions he attempted to justify by referencing film depictions.
Guillaume Patrux Convicted of Intense Bullying

Guillaume Patrux, formerly the games director, was given a 12-month suspended sentence and a €10,000 fine. His conviction was for bullying that, while described as being on a "smaller scale" compared to others, was deemed "particularly intense for his team." The court found that his actions created a toxic environment for his direct reports.

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