Laurent Boyer was sentenced by the Paris Criminal Court to 10 months' imprisonment, suspended, for harassing his ex-partner. The ruling specifically addresses acts of psychological abuse, identity theft, and distribution of an intimate image. The sentence handed down is longer than the eight-month suspended sentence requested by the prosecution at the hearing. Laurent Boyer is also prohibited from contacting the victim for three years.
Physical violence not taken into account
The court, however, did not uphold the accusations of physical violence due to a lack of sufficient physical evidence. The judges did, however, condemn a persistent climate of tension, arguments, and denigrating remarks, which they considered to have characterized the relationship since 2018.
A fake Facebook profile in the complainant's name
Furthermore, Laurent Boyer was found guilty of identity theft for creating a fake Facebook profile in his ex-partner's name. The court determined that this profile had been created using his own phone. This aspect of the case was among the charges against the former television presenter, along with harassment and invasion of the plaintiff's privacy.
An intimate image released "as revenge".
The court also found the victim guilty of disseminating an intimate image. The charge was reclassified as transmitting a sexually explicit image of a person. It involved a photograph of an intimate tattoo belonging to his ex-partner.
A court-ordered psychiatric evaluation
The victim's total incapacity for work was assessed at less than 8 days. A psychiatric evaluation was also ordered to more precisely assess the extent of her trauma.
The defense is considering an appeal
Laurent Boyer's lawyer, who argued for acquittal, reacted by referring to it as the end of a toxic relationship. The defense must now decide whether to appeal the conviction.
