A French court has officially convicted three former Ubisoft executives amid claims of systemic racism, bullying, and sexual misconduct that came to light in 2020. Following a scandal that influenced the culture at the gaming giant, Serge Hascoët, Tommy François, and Guillaume Patrux were found guilty and received suspended sentences.

François, who had held the role of Ubisoft’s vice president of editorial and creative services, was handed the heaviest sentence—a suspended term of three years—after being found guilty of attempted sexual assault for allegedly trying to forcibly kiss an employee during a holiday event.

While Hascoët was awarded an 18-month suspended sentence for psychological harassment and complicity in sexual harassment, Patrux received the lightest sentence of 12 months for bullying, which reportedly included throwing objects in the workplace.

This conviction sends a clear message that employers must take responsibility for management behaviors that create a toxic work environment.