On February 10, 2023, Pierre Palmade was behind the wheel of his car when he caused a terrible accident. He veered into the left lane, hitting another vehicle head-on. He seriously injured a pregnant woman, a man and his six-year-old son. His trial began on November 20 and Pierre Palmade was sentenced to five years in prison, including two years. He is incarcerated in Bordeaux-Gradignan prison and his conditions of detention are widely commented on. In the columns of France Sunday a guard at the establishment expressed some doubts regarding the comedian’s incarceration.
Will Pierre Palmade be able to complete his sentence?
It is in a cell of six square meters, with a rusty bed, opaque windows, water leaks, blocked toilets, and very little heating, that the comedian would find himself. Isolated because of his media status, he could, however, come across other detainees one day. Among them, rapists, killers, sexual perverts and even gang leaders. A guard at the establishment says it will be very difficult for him to stay. “He won’t hold up” , he said before continuing:
“He will definitely crack.” Are the conditions of this detention the reason?
Pierre Palmade: will he complete his sentence?
The conviction of Pierre Palmade is not a surprise to anyone. The comedian himself expected it, aware of the seriousness of the facts of which he is at the origin. However, as indicated by the Bordeaux public prosecutor’s office in a press release, he has the possibility of “formulate a request for
sentence adjustment which will be subject to the decision of a sentence enforcement judge ”. Could Pierre Palmade thus benefit from a reduction in his sentence if he behaves well? He can receive visits from his loved ones and continues his treatment for his addictions from prison. Benefits that are not given to everyone.
This prison officer seems to imply that the conditions of detention are very difficult. Could they encourage Pierre Palmade to break down? In the show Don’t touch my post Gilles Verdez had indicated that the comedian benefited from numerous advantages. However, people working in the prison indicate that it is entirely possible that the actor will come across other inmates with serious criminal records. What the impact mentally and an anonymous source affirms that he could end up in a “
state of prison shock”.
Pierre Palmade: rather idyllic conditions?
These are very different comments that were made by Gilles Verdez. According to the columnist, the actor would be isolated so as not to take any risks. “He can go for walks twice a day. He doesn’t see anyone, either on walks or in cells,” he declared. He subsequently specifies that Pierre Palmade has, in his cell, “a landline with prepaid cards. He can call and doesn’t have a list so he can call whoever he wants”. In addition to this, it also has a television but also access to books, “what he wanted” says Gilles Verdez. He can therefore request some or go directly to the library to collect some.
Thanks to the new law of 2023, Pierre Palmade could also benefit from a reduced sentence. It indicates that detainees can have up to “6 months discount per year therefore 12 months” . Pierre Palmade would therefore have left for a maximum year, if he behaves correctly. For his part, Gilles Verdez confided that the comedian would aim to make requests for release, with the hope
“to have an electronic bracelet or a semi-liberty regime”he said. Placed in solitary confinement, Pierre Palmade benefits from significant protection, notably thanks to his notoriety. But will he complete his sentence?
