He once again threatens the wives and children of police officers with death, heading to prison

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Justice has ruled. A 34-year-old man, who outraged and threatened with death wives and children of police officers, was sentenced, Wednesday November 20, 2024by the Argentan court (Orne) to the closed prison. The Argentanian recognized and regretted his words.

Outrage and death threats against police officers

A 34-year-old Argentanian was sentenced to ten months in prison pour outrage and death threats against police officers and their families. He appeared free before the Argentan court on Wednesday November 20, 2024.

I have difficulty channeling myself. […] I apologize

The first incident dates back to June 16, 2024. Around 2 a.m., the police intervened rue des Anciens-Lavoirs in Argentan for a fire in an underground car park. The defendant, heavily alcoholic and showing signs of struggle on his face, was arrested after having tried to hit the police officers with their feet and heads. While in police custody, he gave several versions of the events, but ultimately admitted that he had drunk a lot that evening.

The September 22, 2024the police intervened again, this time after the defendant's ex-partner reported insults and threats. Alcoholicthe defendant was found in possession of a knife and pepper gel spray.

I don't give a damn, you're breaking my ass…, fuck you

A heavy criminal record

At 34 years old, the defendant is well known to the justice system with 17 entries in his criminal record since 2008, totaling 109 months in prison pronounced. His history includes numerous acts of violence and death threats, some of which were against magistrates.

In court, he admitted that he should not have reacted like that and said all those words.

I apologize for the behavior I had towards the police officers and their families

The public prosecutor recalled that “twelve times, this man benefited from a probationary reprieve”.

Justice extended its hand to him, but twelve times he failed to seize this opportunity. This is a failure

He requested a sentence of ten months in prison and the confiscation of the weapon, stressing that this sentence cannot be modified.

The police officers' lawyer expressed concern about the defendant's condition when he does not take his treatment, highlighting the difficulties for police officers when they are faced with threats to their families. She requested compensation of €500 for each of the three police officers.

The court finally sentenced the defendant to a sentence of eight months in prison, plus two months of suspended sentence revocation, for a total of ten months in prison to be served under an electronic bracelet. He will also have to pay €1,100 to compensate the police and pay legal fees.

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