Summary:
A mother has been convicted for assaulting a student in front of a school after being provoked and witnessing her daughter being harassed, receiving a suspended prison sentence and symbolic compensation.
Full Story:
A mother, 52, was convicted by the Monaco Correctional Court for assaulting a student in front of the Rainier III High School. The incident occurred on May 17, 2024, when the mother and her daughter passed by a group of girls sitting in front of the school. A confrontation ensued, resulting in the mother and daughter exchanging obscene gestures and insults with the group. The mother lost her temper, approached one of the girls, and struck her forcefully in the head, describing it as a “slap.” The victim fell to the ground and experienced a “blackout” until she was secured within the school grounds. Despite admitting to initiating the violence, the mother justified her actions by claiming provocation, insults, and ongoing harassment suffered by her daughter from the same group. The court found the mother guilty of “violence against a minor near a school” and sentenced her to 8 days of suspended prison time, along with symbolic compensation of one euro. The victim did not seek further restitution and only requested acknowledgment of the incident and a commitment from the mother to refrain from such acts in the future.
Source:
Monaco Tribune
