Man receives 25-year sentence

A 29-year-old man was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Thursday, October 22, by the court of Saône-et-Loire in France.

Details of the crime revealed

In June 2023, the man abducted and held captive the new boyfriend of his ex-girlfriend, subjecting him to severe mistreatment over nearly two days.

Nature of the mistreatment

The victim was subjected to knife attacks, strangulation, and attempts to drown him during the captivity.

Legal consequences

The court determined that the severity and duration of the abuse warranted the long prison term, highlighting the gravity of the offenses committed.