Nicolas Bazzucchi remains in pre-trial detention. The investigating chamber of the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal rejected, this Friday, December 27, the request of the mayor of La Penne-sur-Huveaune who asked to be released under judicial supervision. He is indicted for rape and domestic violence.
The investigating chamber of the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal decided, this Friday, December 27 afternoon, to keep Nicolas Bazzucchi in pre-trial detention at the Aix-Luynes penitentiary center, BFM Marseille Provence has learned . with his lawyer.
The mayor (without label) of La Penne-sur-Huveaune, indicted and incarcerated for ten days on suspicion of rape and domestic violence against former partners, asked to be released and placed under judicial supervision pending the outcome of the case. the procedure.
Refusal to resign
His lawyer pleaded for his release under judicial supervision within a very specific area with a place of residence outside his municipality.
The 29-year-old councilor was heard the day before by the magistrates. He proclaimed his innocence but admitted to spitting and insults. The prosecutor had requested continued detention.
Many relatives and friends came in large numbers to the Palais Monclar (Aix-en-Provence) to see him in the dock.
Nicolas Bazzucchi does not wish to resign from his functions as mayor and metropolitan councilor. For the moment, the first assistant and the majority manage day-to-day affairs.
Lucas Brousse with Florent Bascoul
