The verdict is finally in. This Wednesday, November 20, 2024, just a few hours after the start of his trial, Pierre Palmade was sentenced to five years in prison, including two farms by the Melun court.
As a reminder, the comedian was on trial for “aggravated unintentional injuries” following a serious road accident that occurred in February 2023.
The collision, which seriously injured three members of the same family, shocked public opinion.
Under the influence of drugs at the time of the incident, the comedian lost control of his vehicle, colliding head-on with the car in which the victims were traveling. The passenger, pregnant at the time of the accident, had tragically lost her baby following the injuries sustained.
“You will very soon be summoned by the Bordeaux prosecutor (where he now resides, editor's note) who will determine the date and the penitentiary establishment in which you will serve two years of detention.“, explained the president of the court to Pierre Palmade, at the end of the hearing.
Julien Courbet cash on Pierre Palmade's sentence
As expected, the court's decision provoked strong reactions. Julien Courbet notably expressed his astonishment on the airwaves of RTL. Although he clearly stated that he did not condone the actions of Pierre Palmade, the host admitted to being surprised by the severity of his sentence.
“It's an unspeakable stupidity to drive under the influence of drugs, it's unforgivable, but the fact that his name is Pierre Palmade changes a lot of things.“, he said before adding: “I would still like to say that there are a lot of people who kill people and who never go to prison for it..“An observation confirmed by his guest.
According to the latter, “it is not at all automatic, it can be pronounced by the judge. If your record is already loaded, chances are you're going to jail for good. Otherwise, it's not at all obvious, but when you're in the media, people talk about you a lot“.
Despite his astonishment, Julien Courbet wanted to recall a fundamental rule: “Whether it's alcohol or drugs, we never get behind the wheel.“It’s said!
