Adrien Quatennens

Despite his conviction for domestic violence, Adrien Quatennens was initially re-endorsed by LFI for the snap legislative elections of 2024. The decision met strong opposition from several Nouveau Front populaire partners and feminist figures. He ultimately withdrew his candidacy.

Attribution

Directly implicated

Following his conviction in December 2022, Adrien Quatennens gave an extensive interview defending his account, denounced a 'media lynching' and announced his intention to resume parliamentary work quickly. These statements prompted further criticism, including from the left.

State of the evidence

Admitted by the person

Attribution

Personally implicated

Adrien Quatennens resumed his parliamentary activities as a non-attached MP in January 2023, before being readmitted to the LFI group in April following an internal vote. His return caused significant tensions within Nupes, particularly among environmentalists and socialists.

State of the evidence

Documented

Following an incident report and then a complaint by his wife, Adrien Quatennens admitted slapping her during an argument. On 13 December 2022, he was sentenced through a guilty plea procedure (CRPC) to four months' imprisonment, suspended, for violence by a spouse causing no incapacity and malicious messages, together with 2 000 euros in damages.

State of the evidence

Established by a court

Attribution

Personally implicated

Adrien Quatennens claimed to have sources indicating that press leaks concerning his domestic violence case had been directly orchestrated from the Interior Ministry, while specifying that he could not prove this himself. Gérald Darmanin announced that he would lodge a defamation complaint.

State of the evidence

Alleged

Attribution

Personally implicated