On Thursday, a Temara court sentenced the woman who slapped a Caïd (an administrative officer) to two years in prison. The incident occurred on March 19, 2025. The court also sentenced her husband to one year in prison, while her brother-in-law and a fourth defendant each received a six-month sentence. The incident stemmed from the defendants' attempt to retrieve goods seized by the authorities. The situation escalated when the Caïd refused to return the goods, prompting the main defendant to slap him. The act was captured by a bystander and widely circulated on social media. Following the incident, the public prosecutor ordered the detention of the defendants under judicial custody, and a medical certificate was issued for the Caïd, indicating a 30-day medical incapacity. The defendants were prosecuted for «rebellion», «insulting a public official during the performance of his duties», and «physical assault».
