Overview
- An appeals court in Tizi Ouzou on December 3 confirmed the seven-year prison term, rejecting a prosecutor’s request for a 10-year sentence.
- Christophe Gleizes remains jailed for “apologie du terrorisme” and possession of propagandistic materials, with the case citing his tourist visa and contacts with a figure tied to the MAK.
- In court, the 36-year-old asked for pardon and acknowledged errors, including entering on a tourist visa for reporting on the JSK football club.
- France’s foreign ministry expressed deep regret and called for his release, while President Emmanuel Macron on Friday labeled the judgment excessive and unjust and pledged to act for his liberation.
- The defense has eight days to seek cassation, as supporters—from RSF to the LFP, FFF, PSG, and politicians across parties—press for his freedom and discuss a possible presidential grace in Algeria.