Pierre Palmade Granted Release from Prison Under Electronic Monitoring

The Bordeaux Court of Appeal approved his sentence modification, including strict conditions on monitoring and victim protection measures.

Pierre Palmade, convicted in November 2024 for causing a serious car accident under the influence of drugs, will serve his sentence under electronic monitoring.
The Bordeaux Court of Appeal finalized the decision on April 15, 2025, modifying the monitoring schedule initially set by the lower court.
Palmade, who had been incarcerated since December 2024, will leave the Bordeaux-Gradignan penitentiary to begin home detention with electronic surveillance.
The court order prohibits any contact between Palmade and the victims of the February 2023 accident, which resulted in severe injuries and the loss of an unborn child.
This high-profile case has reignited discussions about judicial leniency, balancing punishment with rehabilitation, and measures to ensure victim protection.