Overview

• Pierre Palmade, convicted for causing a severe car accident in February 2023 while under the influence of drugs, has been released after serving over four months in prison.
• The Bordeaux Court of Appeal approved his release under electronic monitoring with revised, stricter exit schedules tailored to his rehabilitation needs.
• Conditions of his release include a prohibition on contacting the victims of the accident, which resulted in serious injuries and the loss of an unborn child.
• Palmade's earlier release approval in March 2025 had been delayed due to disagreements over the terms of his monitoring schedule, now resolved by the court's ruling.
• The case has reignited public debates about balancing accountability, rehabilitation, and victim protection in high-profile criminal cases.