French Prosecutors Appeal Lenient Sentence for Doctor's Attacker
A 22-year-old man who assaulted Dr. Mohamed Oulmekki in Drancy was initially sentenced to three weeks of community service, sparking outrage among healthcare professionals.
- Dr. Mohamed Oulmekki, a 64-year-old physician, suffered severe injuries, including a fractured nose and psychological trauma, after being attacked by a patient over a reimbursement dispute in November 2024.
- The assailant, a first-time offender, was sentenced on February 13 to three weeks of community service, a €2,000 fine, and a ban from the doctor's office, a decision widely criticized as insufficient.
- Healthcare professionals and the victim expressed frustration, calling the sentence an 'insult' to medical workers and highlighting the growing violence faced by the sector in France.
- The Bobigny prosecutor's office has since appealed the decision, and a new trial is expected to reassess the penalties in the coming weeks.
- The case has reignited calls for stricter penalties for violence against medical staff, with advocates urging legislative reforms to better protect healthcare workers.
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