A video of the attack on student Marie Laguerre, which she posted to Facebook on July 25, sparked an outpouring of support for the victim. The court determined the defendant, named only as Firas M., was responsible for his acts when he punched Laguerre. The sentence also included a further six months suspended jail term and a 2,000 euro fine. Days after the video went viral, lawmakers adopted a law imposing on-the-spot fines of up to 750 euros on cat-callers and aggressively lecherous people. Three men and a woman from the cafe terrace challenged the aggressor but eventually let him go.

Source: Daily Mirror October 04, 2018 18:56 UTC