French Court Reviews Pierre Palmade’s Sentence Modification Request
The Bordeaux Court of Appeal deliberates on whether the comedian can serve his sentence under electronic monitoring after a 2023 car accident conviction.
- Pierre Palmade appeared via videoconference before the Bordeaux Court of Appeal on April 11, 2025, for a review of his sentence modification request.
- Palmade seeks to serve his remaining sentence under home detention with electronic monitoring, a decision previously granted but appealed by prosecutors for being too lenient.
- The appeal is being reviewed by a panel of three magistrates, who can confirm, adjust, or reject the earlier decision; a verdict date has not yet been announced.
- Palmade was convicted in late 2024 of causing a severe car accident in February 2023 while under the influence of drugs, resulting in serious injuries to three individuals, including the loss of an unborn child.
- The case has sparked national attention, raising questions about judicial leniency and the balance between rehabilitation and accountability in sentencing.
Le Figaro 
Sud Ouest 