Jean-Michel MaulpoixGoncourt Poetry Prize 2022, was sentenced on Tuesday 13 February to 18 months in prison for domestic violence against his wife, revealed theFrench media agency the next day.
His wife also stood trial, but was acquitted. “ We had a completely different attitude, I recognized my fault and my wife refused to recognize hers. “, the 71-year-old man told AFP.
His wife was released for “self-defense”
The facts refer to several episodes of violence, which occurred from January 2020 to August 2023. The poet describes them as “ regular fighting », of which numerous audio and video recordings were played at the hearing. However, several witnesses close to the couple maintain that the violence began well before this period.
As for the release of his wife, Jean-Michel Maulpoix is convinced of it “However, there were several converging testimonies, in particular that of our two children, who unambiguously stated that this violence was mutual. “, he told Agence France Presse.
For Annabelle Macéwife’s lawyer, the latter only inflicted” defensive wounds » during the violence. She was released for ” personal defence “. The couple, who have two children aged 14 and 17, are currently divorcing.
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, or simply wants to learn more about the topic:
- 3919 and the government website Let’s stop THE violence
- Our practical article My boyfriend hit me: how to react, what to do when you are a victim of violence in your relationship?
- The association Forward and its help chat available on How do we love each other?
Listen to Apéro des Daronnes, Madmoizelle’s show that aims to break down taboos on parenting.
Source: Madmoizelle
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