For several hours, the sinister courtyard of the Fresnes Penitentiary Center (Val-de-Marne) was unrecognizable. instead of a prisoner ride, they were participating in a real go-kart race. delivered, especially face-to-face to a group of prison guards; By the way, he won the competition. Filmed on location on the day of the event (July 27) and broadcast this Friday, August 19, we see how the competitors deliver in the supercharged atmosphere of these tests.KohLantess:“, a”Cities in Koh Lanta:conceived and organized by Jibril Drame, who has been organizing this type of events in the city of Fresnes for several years.
After organizing a similar sports competition between police officers and youths from the city, Jibril Drameh therefore thought and then managed to organize a new edition “KohLantess:Inside the Fresnes prison. The broadcast of footage of the event alone has sparked heated controversy, as figures on the right, and especially former supporters of Eric Zemmur, have shared it, criticizing the choice to allow the detainees in spectacular fashion. . “Can you imagine the victims and victims’ families watching their executioners in Fresnes prison?commented influencer Damien Rieux, for example, sharing a clip from the film of the event, which was viewed hundreds of thousands of times in a few hours.
Faced with scandalous reactions from many Internet users, the Minister of Justice quickly expressed his dismay, noting that the video showed “stunning pictures“. Eric Dupont-Moretti has clearly denied the very premise of the event, stating that “the fight against recidivism goes through reintegration, but certainly not through carting.“The seal keeper, obviously surprised that there was such an initiative, announced the initiation of an investigation.”so that all the light is shed“.
An initiative endorsed by the highest level of management of the prisons administration
However, according to reports FigaroThe Ministry of Justice approved the initiative at the highest level, which went up to the minister’s office and received the approval of the Directorate of Prisons Administration, which has not yet responded to our requests. The release of the video, originally scheduled for early August, has also been delayed as the content is scrutinized by the Justice Department’s Communications Directorate to ensure no sensitive information is posted on YouTube. organizers. Therefore, it is difficult for the Ministry to deny that it was informed about the incident…”.What was presented to the cabinet did not mention karting. it’s about sporting events, jumping rope…“Next to Place Vendôme we celebrate. The director of Fresnes prison, however, welcomed the event himself on social media, expressing his delight at its holding.moment of brotherly commitment“. “KohLantess:Moreover, it was the subject of many publications in the press, including on the eve of the event in Fresnes, and several journalists were invited. the day after the karting race, a remarkable report was published Parisian .
Several Fresnes prison guard unions had expressed concern to their hierarchy about this competition, saying it was not the case.recreation center“Using the terms of a leaflet circulated by the Fresnes Penitentiary (SPS) Wardens’ Union and Brigadiers, endorsed by their FO colleagues who have also stepped up.
Of the prison guards, we are particularly concerned about the unhealthy organization and a number of liberties taken with security orders. “The organizers and the material used for the event entered through the back door of the prison, which is not usually recommended as we do not have gates or x-rays; the controls had failed that day.“One of those who was present at the entrance of the organizers of the event on July 27 testifies. Another also laments that the director of the second district of the prison, a prominent representative of the management of the penitentiary, allowed himself to be thrown into the water by inmates when he did not participate in the water tests (a swimming pool – indeed, was also installed in the yard). This holdingKohLantess:” was the subject of great controversy among the prison guards and caused heated discussions with the institution’s management.
The profile of the organizers of the event, after all, caused some leaders to worry. Djibril Drameh and several of his associates are indeed known to have been in police custody following a prank at a polling station in the city on the day of the presidential run-off, in full suits and masks. Arrested “disruption of election operations by mobs, noise and threats“Djibril Drameh finally received a reminder of the law and then asked on social networks.schoolboy joke“.
Source: Le Figaro
