This November 20 was the trial of Pierre Palmade, judged for “aggravated involuntary injuries” after the road accident he caused. Sentenced to 5 years in prison, including 2 prison terms, the actor still emerged free. Explanations.
It is a highly anticipated and extremely publicized trial which opened before the Melun judicial court, this Wednesday, November 20, 2024. Pierre Palmade was on trial for “aggravated involuntary injuries” after causing a terrible road accident in February 2023 Under the influence of cocaine and synthetic drugs, the 56-year-old comedian then mowed down a family arriving in front of him.
Pierre Palmade emerges free from the court: how is this possible?
After hours of testimony and several closing arguments, the verdict was finally delivered shortly after 8:30 p.m. Pierre Palmade was finally sentenced to 5 years in prison, including 2 years, but he still walked free from the court. “You will very soon be summoned by the Bordeaux prosecutor (town where he now lives after leaving Paris and selling his house in Cély-en-Bière, editor’s note) which will determine the date and the penitentiary establishment in which you will serve two years of detention”the magistrate told the actor at the end of the hearing.
Indeed, his sentence is associated with what is called a deferred committal warrant, a process put in place by French justice to avoid prison overcrowding when the defendant is not considered dangerous for society. The actor is therefore placed under judicial supervision for the moment and will soon be summoned to the Bordeaux court to find out the exact conditions of his detention, and the prison in which he will serve part of his sentence. Because even if Pierre Palmade decides to appeal – he has ten days to do so – he risks going to prison, even while waiting for a second trial.
Will Pierre Palmade one day go to prison?
Pierre Palmade could then be required to serve the remainder of his sentence under an electronic bracelet. He will only serve the remaining three years of suspended sentence in the event of a repeat offense. At the helm, the comedian who would have returned to writing sketches under a pseudonym when he had money problems, described himself as “mad” and of “drug” and tried to apologize to the victims, who simply nodded in response.
Muriel Robin’s former sidekick then spoke about his daily life, still fragile, as a man in full withdrawal. “I want to be in love, without drugs. I’m starting to feel the benefits of abstinence (…) The only thing I love is my life as an artist. But I’m not sure I can start this profession again “he concluded. “But because the prison sentence is provisional, he will not be able to escape prison. In addition, he risks seeing the court sanction be increased in the event of a possible second trial.“, does not fail to specify BFMTV.
