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Grégory Lenoci sentencing and legal controversy

Overview

A criminal court in Namur sentenced Grégory Lenoci to 17 years in prison and 10 years of supervised release for the attempted murder of his neighbor, Marc P. The assault, which occurred in July 2025 in Jambes, left the victim in a semi-vegetative state. Lenoci claimed he acted after suspecting the neighbor of sexually abusing his six-year-old stepdaughter, alleging judicial inaction regarding the neighbor’s history.

The verdict has caused significant controversy in Wallonia. While some political figures described the sentence as “unjust and disproportionate,” the presiding judge condemned public support for Lenoci as “totally inadmissible and scandalous.”

Subsequent reports confirmed that the victim, Marc Plas, had a prior 2020 conviction for the sexual abuse of a five-year-old boy. Investigations revealed that Plas had violated the conditions of his suspended sentence by creating an environment to attract children. Criticism has been directed at authorities for failing to arrest Plas despite recent complaints. Meanwhile, a support fund for Lenoci’s family has raised nearly 65,000 euros.

Entities

Grégory Lenoci · Namur Correctional Court · Namur · Marc P. · Christian De Valkeneer

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CRIME] 2 sources
    Grégory Lenoci case: Support fund reaches 65,000 euros

    A support fund for Grégory Lenoci's family has raised nearly 65,000 euros following his 17-year sentence. Details have emerged regarding the prior criminal history of his abuser, Marc Plas.

  2. 6 days ago

    [CRIME] 8 sources
    Grégory Lenoci sentenced to 17 years for attempted murder of neighbor

    Grégory Lenoci has been sentenced to 17 years in prison for the attempted murder of his neighbor, Marc P., whom he suspected of child abuse. The verdict has sparked intense political debate in Wallonia.

Sources

1001infos.net · aktivtraining.at · m.rtl.be · nordfront.se · p-magazine.be · p-magazine.com · pal.be · redactie24.be · wiadomosci.onet.pl