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|content=Three former senior executives at video game giant Ubisoft have been handed suspended prison sentences and financial penalties following a high-profile trial over allegations of sexual and psychological harassment within the company.

The verdict, comes after a June trial that revealed what the court described as “overwhelming” evidence of misconduct. The proceedings centered on behavior that contributed to a deeply toxic work culture at Ubisoft’s Montreuil office in Paris—marked by bullying, sexism, and abuse of power.

Thomas François, who formerly served as Vice President of Editorial and Creative Services, received the harshest sentence: three years suspended imprisonment and a €30,000 fine. He was convicted of sexual harassment, psychological harassment, and attempted sexual assault. François departed [[Companies/Ubisoft|Ubisoft]] in August 2020, shortly after public allegations of misconduct surfaced.

Serge Hascoët, the company’s former Chief Creative Officer, was convicted of psychological harassment and found complicit in acts of sexual harassment. He was sentenced to 18 months suspended and fined €45,000. Hascoët, once one of the most powerful figures at Ubisoft overseeing its editorial direction, resigned in July 2020 amid multiple accusations from employees.

Guillaume Patrux, a former game designer, was also found guilty of psychological harassment. He received a 12-month suspended sentence and a €10,000 fine.

The outcome marks a significant legal milestone in France’s efforts to hold corporate leadership accountable for workplace misconduct, particularly in high-profile industries like gaming.

Speaking to France24, Maude Beckers, the lawyer representing several civil parties in the case, welcomed the court's decision:

“A very good decision today, and for the future. For all companies, it means that when there is toxic management, managers must be held accountable and employers can no longer let it slide.”


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