Stéphane Plaza trial: his relatives caught up in the whirlwind, some “attacked and insulted”

The Stéphane Plaza affair has had a big impact on the network of its real estate agencies. As indicated BFMTV this Tuesday, January 14, many of the real estate agent's relatives must suffer.

© Bestimage The Stéphane Plaza affair has been highly publicized, leading to dramatic consequences for its real estate agencies.

IN BRIEF

• Stephane Plaza, presenter, risks 18 months of suspended prison sentence for violence against two former partners, trial impacting his network of real estate agencies.
• Franchisees of Stephane Plaza agencies suffer insults and attacks, and encounter difficulties in recruiting and retaining employees.
• Stéphane Plaza denies the accusations, claiming to be the victim of a “vendetta” orchestrated by former partners.

Stéphane Plaza faces justice. The host risks an 18-month suspended prison sentence as part of his trial for violence against two former partners. This Tuesday, January 14, it was BFMTV who made some revelations about this affair. As the media reports, this had a strong impact on the host's real estate agency network. Sarah Laassir, lawyer for several franchisees, confided in me, stating in particular: “They tell me about their daily difficulty in carrying the Stéphane Plaza brand.”

But how can you be forgotten when the name of the agency refers to a real estate agent tried for domestic violence ? “Because in the network, the name of the star presenter is necessarily displayed everywhere, on the fronts of the agencies, on the company cars…”, continues the lawyer who adds that it is very complicated to bear on a daily basis. Some even have to deal with people in the street who do not hesitate to attack them.

Stephane Plaza case: a trial with consequences

Sarah Laassir is frank on the subject: “Franchisees said they were insulted at red lights, assaulted by people who asked them how they could continue to use the name Stéphane Plaza for their business”. Reactions that may surprise since, even if they work in an agency that bears the name of the main accused, they are not Stéphane Plaza. The lawyer also mentioned difficulties in recruiting or even keeping employees already present. On the ground, negotiators are also taken to task.

The daily life of people who work in an agency bearing the name of St&eacutephane Plaza is very difficult. “We let them know and ask their opinion on this Stéphane Plaza case,” explains the lawyer. The media coverage of this case has made the work of real estate agents very difficult, as one franchisee who does not wish to reveal his identity says. “Since the media coverage of the case, customers no longer want to put up signs on the facades with the name Stéphane Plaza, when prospecting, we hear more about the case than business”, he said before adding : “We have a drop in attendance, we are losing sales mandates”. A situation that he deplores.

Stéphane Plaza case: the host defends himself at his trial

Stéphane Plaza has always denied the facts of which he is accused. During his trial, he did not hesitate to openly defend himself. According to his testimony, he had never been violent with his partners and he denounced “organized gang accusations”. Still according to the host, the two complainants had been in contact on social networks with a third former partner. The latter confides that he was convinced to be the victim of a vendetta of wounded and jealous women who have banded together to bring him down. Stephane Plaza risks up to 18 months in prison and a 10,000 euro fine.