{"id":136337,"date":"2025-05-22T23:53:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-22T23:53:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/in-marseille-suspended-prison-sentence-for-a-ps-member-over-lfi-activist-violence\/"},"modified":"2025-05-22T23:53:13","modified_gmt":"2025-05-22T23:53:13","slug":"in-marseille-suspended-prison-sentence-for-a-ps-member-over-lfi-activist-violence","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/in-marseille-suspended-prison-sentence-for-a-ps-member-over-lfi-activist-violence\/","title":{"rendered":"In Marseille, suspended prison sentence for a PS member over LFI activist violence."},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"\">\n<figure class=\"article__media\">\n        <picture class=\"article__media\"><source srcset=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/22\/0\/0\/5808\/3872\/556\/0\/75\/0\/86d9ddd_sirius-fs-upload-1-ijajrpq05kfs-1747951623763-maxnewsworldfive987019.jpg 556w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/22\/0\/0\/5808\/3872\/600\/0\/75\/0\/86d9ddd_sirius-fs-upload-1-ijajrpq05kfs-1747951623763-maxnewsworldfive987019.jpg 600w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/22\/0\/0\/5808\/3872\/664\/0\/75\/0\/86d9ddd_sirius-fs-upload-1-ijajrpq05kfs-1747951623763-maxnewsworldfive987019.jpg 664w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/22\/0\/0\/5808\/3872\/700\/0\/75\/0\/86d9ddd_sirius-fs-upload-1-ijajrpq05kfs-1747951623763-maxnewsworldfive987019.jpg 700w, https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/22\/0\/0\/5808\/3872\/800\/0\/75\/0\/86d9ddd_sirius-fs-upload-1-ijajrpq05kfs-1747951623763-maxnewsworldfive987019.jpg 800w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 1024px) 556px, 100vw\" alt=\"Henri et S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel (\u00e0 gauche et au centre), lors d\u2019une manifestation, \u00e0 Marseille, le 17\u00a0juin 2023.\" width=\"664\" height=\"443\"><\/source>\n        <\/picture>\n        <noscript><br \/>\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/img.lemde.fr\/2025\/05\/22\/0\/0\/5808\/3872\/664\/0\/75\/0\/86d9ddd_sirius-fs-upload-1-ijajrpq05kfs-1747951623763-maxnewsworldfive987019.jpg\" alt=\"Henri and S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel (left and center), during a demonstration, in Marseille, June 17, 2023.\"\/><br \/>\n        <\/noscript><figcaption class=\"article__legend\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Henri and S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel (left and center), during a demonstration, in Marseille, June 17, 2023.<br \/>\n            <span class=\"article__credit\" aria-hidden=\"true\">Valerie Vrel \/ Photopqr \/ La Provence \/ Maxppp<\/span><br \/>\n        <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">On Thursday, May 22, a request was made for a \u00a0twenty-four-month suspended prison sentence\u00a0 against \u00a0S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel\u00a0, former deputy of the \u00a0Socialist Party (PS)\u00a0 to the mayor of \u00a0Marseille\u00a0. This case arises from accusations of \u00a0violence\u00a0 against two activists from \u00a0La France Insoumise (LFI)\u00a0, who were attempting to place posters in the working-class neighborhoods located in the northern parts of Marseille.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In response to these allegations, the mayor of Marseille, \u00a0Beno\u00eet Payan\u00a0, who represents various leftist parties, decided to formally withdraw all municipal responsibilities and delegations from Jibrayel in March. This decision underscores the seriousness of the situation and the commitment to uphold public integrity.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel, known for his role as a \u00a0former sports assistant\u00a0, along with his father, \u00a0Henri Jibrayel\u00a0\u2014a former PS deputy\u2014are facing prosecution alongside two additional individuals. The charges stem from a violent altercation that occurred on \u00a0January 18\u00a0, resulting in temporary work incapacitation for two activists in LFI.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">The Aftermath of the Incident<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Democracy was on the ground that day,&#8221;<\/em> lamented the prosecutor, who has requested \u00a0twenty-four months\u00a0 of probationary prison sentences against S\u00e9bastien and \u00a0eighteen months\u00a0 against Henri. Additionally, a three-year deprivation of civil rights has been sought for both men.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">During the court proceedings, video surveillance footage was presented showing dramatic scenes as LFI activists attempted to remove posters outside a school. The footage depicts a gathering of individuals around the activists, culminating in physical violence that included \u00a0slaps, punches, and kicks.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">Witness Testimonies and Legal Arguments<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The surveillance clips reveal both \u00a0S\u00e9bastien\u00a0 and \u00a0Henri Jibrayel\u00a0 emerging from their vehicle and mingling with the mob before subsequently departing. The video marks a dark moment in public political engagement, depicting what was described by \u00a0M<sup>e<\/sup> Yones Taguelmint\u00a0, the lawyer for the LFI activists, as an <em>&#8220;outburst of incredible violence.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">As the chaos unfolded, \u00a0Mohammed Aboud\u00a0, another accused individual, admitted to participating in the violence and explained to the jury that he had <em>&#8220;lost control.&#8221;<\/em> The prosecutor sought a two-year prison sentence, including one year on probation for Aboud.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">A fourth individual, \u00a0Lyece Choulak\u00a0, a district advisor in the 15th and 16th districts of Marseille, saw a less severe request of \u00a0fifteen months\u00a0 in a suspended prison sentence. The diverse range of charges reflects the complexity of the incident and the varying degrees of involvement.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"article__sub-title\">Analyzing the Evidence<\/h2>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The video evidence irrefutably captures the \u00a0violent eruption\u00a0 that took place that day. \u00a0M<sup>e<\/sup> Taguelmint\u00a0 noted that there was a coordinated effort within the crowd, stating, <em>&#8220;A single active individual, but there is a group that forms to give verbal and physical instructions for violence to continue.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">In contrast, the lawyer representing S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel, \u00a0M<sup>e<\/sup> Benjamin Liautaud\u00a0, firmly contended that his client did not physically engage with the protesters. He insisted, <em>&#8220;At no time does my client take the slightest blow, at no time does my client touch the civil parties.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">This incident occurred in the electoral district of \u00a0S\u00e9bastien Delogu\u00a0, the deputy representing a \u00a0rebellious\u00a0 faction, who had condemned the violence as <em>&#8220;intolerable&#8221;<\/em> through an official press release issued in January. This case reflects not only a personal dispute but also broader concerns regarding political violence and accountability in public spaces.<\/p>\n<p class=\"article__paragraph\">The deliberation on the case is slated to take place on \u00a0July 3\u00a0 at 8:30 a.m., and its outcome may set important precedents for how political violence and misconduct are handled in France.<\/p>\n<section class=\"author\">\n<p class=\"author__detail\">\n            <span class=\"author__name\">The world with AFP<\/span>\n        <\/p>\n<\/section>\n<section class=\"article__reactions\">\n        Reuse this content<br \/>\n    <\/section>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/teknomers.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" rel=\"dofollow\">Breaking News General &#8211; 1<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Henri and S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel (left and center), during a demonstration, in Marseille, June 17, 2023. Valerie Vrel \/ Photopqr \/ La Provence \/ Maxppp On Thursday, May 22, a request was made for a \u00a0twenty-four-month suspended prison sentence\u00a0 against \u00a0S\u00e9bastien Jibrayel\u00a0, former deputy of the \u00a0Socialist Party (PS)\u00a0 to the mayor of \u00a0Marseille\u00a0. 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