In 2021, she was tried for murder but received a four-year prison sentence, three years of which were suspended. Since she had already served the remaining time in pretrial detention, she was released.
As she left the courthouse, she was greeted with applause from those who felt that justice should also acknowledge the years of violence she had endured.
Her story shocked France and sparked a deep debate about victims of violence who end up killing their abusers.
