A 39-year-old man will appear in court this Wednesday in Lyon for an alleged incident that took place on August 9 near the Part-Dieu metro station. According to reports, the man is accused of spraying a 37-year-old woman with semen while she was with her sister. The woman was about to take the metro alone when the man approached her. He is said to have leaned against her and sprayed a liquid that ran down her buttock and leg. Laboratory analysis confirmed the substance was semen. The accused admitted to the act, explaining that he used a syringe to carry out the attack. The woman, who is still deeply affected by the incident two months later, is seeking for the case to be reclassified as sexual assault, rather than the current charge of violence with a weapon without total incapacity for work (ITT). This charge typically carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison. The victim’s lawyer is expected to request the reclassification during the court proceedings. If successful, the charge could be upgraded to sexual assault, which may result in a five-year prison sentence. Additionally, the accused could be added to an automated judicial file for individuals convicted of sexual or violent offenses, which can affect future employment and other aspects of their life. The case will be reviewed by the Lyon correctional court, where the judge will decide on the appropriate legal classification and potential consequences. The incident has left the victim in emotional distress, highlighting the serious nature of the alleged crime and the ongoing impact on her life.