Pierre Palmade Begins Prison Term in Bordeaux-Gradignan

The comedian, sentenced to five years with two years to serve for a drug-fueled car crash, has been placed in isolation in a deteriorating facility.

Pierre Palmade was incarcerated this morning in the Bordeaux-Gradignan prison following his conviction for a 2023 car accident caused while under the influence of drugs.
The 56-year-old comedian received a five-year sentence, with two years to serve and three under probation, after being found guilty of causing severe injuries and the loss of an unborn child in the crash.
Palmade has been placed in isolation in one of the prison’s oldest and most dilapidated sections, raising concerns about the psychological toll of his imprisonment.
The high-profile nature of his case, which spotlighted the issue of chemsex, has made him a unique security and management challenge for the prison administration.
Palmade has opted not to appeal his sentence and may apply for a sentence adjustment in the future, which would require judicial approval.