In June 2024, a serious crime occurred in Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, where a 28-year-old Tunisian man was accused of raping and holding captive a Ukrainian high school student. The court, following the requests of the public prosecutor Jean-Baptiste Bladier, handed down a 15-year prison sentence to the perpetrator. In addition to the imprisonment, he has also been banned from French territory permanently, highlighting the seriousness of his actions and prior legal history.

At the time of the incident, the convicted individual was under an obligation to leave French territory (OQTF) due to previous legal troubles, including theft and a prior sexual assault case where he had received a suspended sentence for inappropriate behavior towards women in the metro. This context raises significant concerns about the enforcement of legal measures against individuals under deportation orders and their potential risks to public safety.

This case underscores broader social issues at play, such as the protection of vulnerable individuals, particularly immigrants and refugees, and the legal framework surrounding their safety. The sentence reflects a commitment by the French judiciary to address serious crimes and deter future offenses against women, while simultaneously tackling the complexity of immigration laws and public safety in France.