The Melun criminal court on Wednesday sentenced comedian Pierre Palmade to five years in prison, including two years, with a deferred committal warrant.
« 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, found guilty of seriously injuring three members of the same family in February 2023.
The actor was finally sentenced to five years in prison, including two prison terms after being found guilty of the road accident which took place on February 10, 2023. The hearing which took place on Wednesday November 20 lasted 8 hours while the deliberations lasted 1h30.
Pierre Palmade now has 10 days to appeal. However, the sentence will not be suspended.
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During this trial, the victims’ testimonies were heard. “ We are satisfied with the holding of the debates. It’s been a long day for my clients. Everyone was able to express what they felt before, during and after this dramatic day. The court has arbitrated, and we have no comment to make on the sentence », Confided Mourad Battikh, the lawyer for the civil parties.
Pierre Palmade said to himself “ overwhelmed », « terrace » et « disastrous “. He also asked for forgiveness: “ All my life I will continue to do this ».
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During his hearing, the actor confided that he had been abstinent for 18 months: “ I have the disease of addiction, but I’ve been sober for 18 months “. As reported by France Inter, his sponsor at Narcotics Anonymous testified in his favor when Pierre Palmade was questioned about his relapse in June 2023: “ A relapse, after 30 years of addiction! He is exemplary. He is a hardworking, sincere and humble man. ».
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