The rebellious deputy Adrien Quatennens, targeted by a complaint from his companion for domestic violence, is summoned on December 13 before the Lille judicial court (North) for an appearance on prior recognition of guilt (CRPC), according to his entourage and his lawyer, confirming information from BFMTV.
“Mr. Quatennens was summoned to appear before the Public Prosecutor in the form” of this procedure, a “guilty plea”, explained his lawyer. “The facts against him are the slap” he admitted to having given his wife and text messages sent “after their separation”, she said. The Lille prosecutor’s office therefore decided to drop the offense of “harassment” of which Adrien Quatennens could also be accused.
Appearance on prior admission of guilt is a procedure that allows the author of an offense to be judged quickly, from the moment he admits the facts. If Adrien Quatennens decides to accept the sentence against him on December 13, the case will then be sent to a judge for approval. If he refuses it, he will however be summoned again before the Lille court for a public hearing to be held on March 24, 2023, according to BFM.
The deputy from the North admitted in September to having slapped his companion and has since withdrawn from his post as coordinator of LFI on September 18 and from political life in general. The news had caused an earthquake in the ranks of Nupes and aroused various reactions. The leader of LFI Jean-Luc Mélenchon as well as the deputy of the same party Manuel Bompard had been strongly criticized for having defended him and had been accused of minimizing the slap he gave to his companion.