Digital Phablet – Saad Lamjarred Breaks Down in Court Following French Prison Sentence
On Friday, a French court sentenced Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred to five years in prison after finding him guilty of rape in a case dating back to 2018. The court also ordered him to pay €30,000 in damages to the complainant, along with €5,000 for legal expenses.
Saad Lamjarred’s Emotional Moment in Court
The verdict was delivered by the Draguignan court after a week of heated proceedings. Prosecutors had requested a 10-year sentence for the artist, a case that has garnered extensive media attention and controversy over the years.
According to French media reports, Lamjarred appeared deeply moved once the verdict was announced. He was seen shedding tears and embracing his wife and her mother inside the courtroom. His attorney, Christian Saint-Palais, chose not to comment on the court’s decision.
Importantly, no arrest warrant was issued, as Lamjarred was present at the trial on his own accord.
Background of the Case
This case stemmed from an incident in 2018 involving a young woman working as a waitress at a nightclub in Saint-Tropez, southeastern France. The woman alleged she had agreed to join Lamjarred for a drink at his hotel, but eventually accused him of raping her in his room. Lamjarred maintained that the encounter was consensual.
In 2021, the Aix-en-Provence Court of Appeal’s investigative chamber upheld the decision to proceed to trial, emphasizing that simply entering a man’s room does not imply consent.
Previous Allegations and Legal Proceedings
Lamjarred has a history of similar allegations. He was previously charged in Morocco in 2015 and in the United States in 2010. In 2023, a French court sentenced him to six years in prison for a 2016 assault case involving accusations of rape and violence against a young woman.
An appeal was scheduled for June 2025 but was postponed due to ongoing legal procedures involving the complainant and her relatives.
Historical Context
The incident dates back to 2018 when Lamjarred met a waitress in Saint-Tropez who accused him of assault and rape. She claimed she consented to go to his hotel but was later assaulted. Lamjarred denied non-consensual conduct.
Past accusations in France and Morocco include cases in 2015 and 2010, respectively. The legal process continues to unfold in subsequent hearings and appeals.
Note: The information presented here is based on recent legal developments and publicly available reports.
