Overview
- The appeal began on Friday in Paris and is scheduled to run over several days through July 1, reopening the criminal findings against the 56‑year‑old presenter.
- A February 2025 judgment sentenced Plaza to one year in prison with suspension after finding he committed physical and psychological violence against one former partner between 2018 and 2022.
- Plaintiffs’ lawyers described the hearing as emotionally difficult for the women involved and urged calmer, focused proceedings as their client faces Plaza again in court.
- A complaint by Plaza for cyberharassment that had been initially closed will now be added to the appeal file, and Plaza’s defence has accused the Paris prosecutor of procedural misconduct.
- The case has already cost Plaza major professional damage — his TV shows were deprogrammed, he was fined €3,000 in May 2025 for drug use, and his franchise group was ordered to compensate an agency and allow rebranding to 'Sixième Avenue'.