After causing a serious car accident in February 2023, Pierre Palmade was sentenced to 5 years in prison (including two prison terms) by the Melun Criminal Court last November for involuntary injuries aggravated by the consumption of narcotics. Just a few weeks after the verdict, the 56-year-old comedian had to enter the Bordeaux-Gradignan prison where he was placed in solitary confinement, far from other inmates. But if his incarceration begins to pose a problem with the guards of the establishment, there is little information on this subject. Is he entitled to outings? Can he communicate with other inmates in solitary confinement? Answer !
Pierre Palmade in prison: the comedian is “isolated from the rest of the prison population“
According to information stipulated in a memo, previously consulted by Le FigaroPierre Palmade is constantly monitored by prison staff. Rounds are carried out every day, at all times of the day and night, to make sure he is doing well. Besides, the comedian does not have the slightest freedom over his actions when he is outside his cell. Because on each of his outings, he is always searched by an officer who accompanies him where he has to go. As a result, the comedian is never alone (except in his cell) and thus does not have the opportunity to see the other inmates placed in solitary confinement. “He goes for walks alone, he goes to the shower alone, he doesn’t interact with other inmates. He is isolated from the rest of the prison population“, explained Ronan Roudaut, local UNSA Justice secretary of Gradignan prison, speaking to RMC last December.
Pierre Palmade in prison: does he have the right to visits?
Although he is kept away from other prisoners, given his strong reputation (which could be detrimental to him), Pierre Palmade nevertheless has the right to maintain exchanges with people located outside the prison. But his correspondence and telephone calls are subject to diligent surveillance by prison staff, specifies this same internal note. Finally, with regard to visits, the comedian can receive his relatives and his lawyers within the establishment. However, each visit must be approved by management and take place in a location located “at the back of the parlor area“, in order to have a little more privacy.
