Overview

• Stéphane Plaza was convicted on February 18, 2025, of physical violence against an ex-partner and sentenced to 12 months of suspended prison time, while being acquitted of psychological abuse charges.
• Following the conviction, Plaza announced his decision to appeal after learning that the Paris prosecutor's office and one of the plaintiffs had also filed appeals.
• Plaza has reassured his network of nearly 600 real estate franchises in France, promising to shield them from reputational damage and reiterating his belief in his eventual exoneration.
• Several franchise owners have expressed concerns about the impact of the case on the brand's image, with some considering leaving the network.
• M6, the broadcaster of Plaza's TV shows, has temporarily removed his programs from its schedule pending the legal proceedings' outcome.