Stéphane Plaza Appeals Conviction for Domestic Violence, Addresses Franchise Concerns
The TV host and real estate mogul, sentenced to 12 months suspended prison time, claims innocence and vows to protect his business network's reputation.
- Stéphane Plaza was convicted on February 18, 2025, of physical violence against an ex-partner and sentenced to 12 months of suspended prison time, while being acquitted of psychological abuse charges.
- Following the conviction, Plaza announced his decision to appeal after learning that the Paris prosecutor's office and one of the plaintiffs had also filed appeals.
- Plaza has reassured his network of nearly 600 real estate franchises in France, promising to shield them from reputational damage and reiterating his belief in his eventual exoneration.
- Several franchise owners have expressed concerns about the impact of the case on the brand's image, with some considering leaving the network.
- M6, the broadcaster of Plaza's TV shows, has temporarily removed his programs from its schedule pending the legal proceedings' outcome.
Le Figaro 
Sud Ouest 