Justice accepts that Pierre Palmade continues his prison sentence under electronic bracelet, the prosecution calls – Liberation

Pierre Palmade may not remain behind bars. Incarcerated since December 9 at Bordeaux-Gradignan prison (Gironde), the 57-year-old humorist had appeared on March 11 to request a development of his sentence under electronic bracelet, then reported THE Figaro. This Wednesday, March 26, it is set: according to Franceinfojustice has decided to accept its request. The prosecution called.

At the end of last year, the star had been sentenced to five years in prison, two of which are farm For having caused a serious road accident when he was under the influence of narcotics. In total, three people from the same family had been injured: a 38-year-old man, his 6-year-old son and his 27-year-old sister-in-law. Pregnant, the latter had lost her baby. Pierre Palmade had renounced to appeal but had filed his request for redevelopment of sentence from the start of his incarceration.

The humorist’s lawyers have advanced various arguments to justify his request. They notably pleaded « Health problems » as well as « The need for increased follow -up in connection with his addictions ». The humorist is subject to an obligation of care, going through medical follow -up and psychotherapy.

So far, the 50 -year -old benefited from special conditions of detention. Because of his notoriety, he was placed in isolation in order to keep him away from other prisoners. An additional workload for prison guards who, in January in France Sundayhad complained about a situation « unbearable and unmanageable». In particular, the mail of the star, made up of both insults and letters of support or gifts, gave a greater workload to the agents, responsible for sorting it.

Update at 5.45 p.m. with the call of the prosecution.