Shock for Macron supporters: Ex-MP Avia convicted of bullying!
Shock for Macron supporters: Ex-MP Avia convicted of bullying!
In a sensational appeal procedure, the Paris court confirmed the conviction of Lætitia Avia, a former MP of the Macronistic Party La République en Marche (LRM). Avia had filed an objection to the judgment from the first instance, but on July 4, 2025, the court decided that the sentence of six months in prison was maintained on probation and two years of impossibility. This is based on the allegations of psychological abuse compared to four of their former parliamentary assistants, such as ledauphine.com reports.The allegations against Avia, which was one of the prominent supporters of Emmanuel Macron at the time of her term, include severe accusations such as humiliating and harassing their employees. Reports speak of sexist and homophobic statements as well as an abusive dealings with their power. In May 2020, five former employees came to the public and made the allegations public in an article on MediaPart. This led to an investigation that finally resulted in a court process.
The process and its outcome
In the procedure that extended over several months, seven former assistants were heard who reported 'verbal violence' and 'aggressiveness' on the part of Avia. The court found that there was no systematic abuse, but the deeds were evaluated individually. Nevertheless, a 'devaluation' and 'deterioration in working conditions' were determined, which was considered psychological abuse, how [lemonde.fr] (https://www.lemonde.fr/societe/article/2023/05/laetitia-avia-ancienne-deputee-lrm-condamn ee-a-six-mois-de-prison-AVEC-SUSX-ANS-D-Inigibilite-pour-pour-moral_6180681_3224.html) added.
In addition to the suspended sentence, Avia was sentenced to pay payments of 2,000 euros to each of the people concerned and must reimburse their procedural costs. Although the prosecutor had asked for a harder punishment, the court came to the conclusion that the acts were particularly difficult during their term as a elected representative.The reactions to the judgment
After the verdict, Avia's lawyer announced that he wanted to go to appeal. He confidently commented on the outcome of the procedure. On the other hand, the lawyer emphasized one of the civil plaintiffs that the severity of the allegations of a conviction was rather beneficial. Avia itself vehemently rejected all allegations and spoke of 'false accusations' and 'manipulation' by their former assistants.
Psychological violence at work, as is illuminated in this case, is a widespread problem that is also becoming more important in other work environment. The wave of reports on bullying and verbal abuse shows that not only physical violence, but also psychological stress, often remain undetected. A DGUV survey showed that 32 % of the healthcare and public service employees reported insults and insults. Abuses are not only an individual tragedy, but also have a negative impact on the productivity and well-being of the employees, as for forum-verlag.com explains in detail.
The Avia case could possibly even be a turning point for the discussion about violence at the workplace. Employers are legally obliged to ensure a non -discriminatory environment and take preventive measures to avoid acts of violence, be it physical or psychological nature. The grievances that came to light through this case could contribute to the fact that this important aspect of occupational safety policy comes to the agenda and that the principles for prevention of violence will be pursued even more strictly in the future.
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