Jean-François Malo, a Joliette real estate developer, has been sentenced to five years in prison for orchestrating an attack on lawyer Nicholas Daudelin in March 2020. The ruling was made by Judge Denys Noël at the Longueuil courthouse, despite Malo’s absence due to being on the run for over ten days.
Details of the Case
Malo, now 47 years old, was found guilty of aggravated assault against Daudelin, who was formerly a lawyer for Mouvement Desjardins and is currently a judge in the Quebec Court. The attack occurred at Daudelin’s home in Mont-Saint-Hilaire, with two hired assailants involved.
Sentencing and Current Situation
On the afternoon of the sentencing, Malo had missed court hearings since October 14, claiming he feared for his safety. He communicated his absence via email, stating he was “really, very scared” due to purported threats against him. His current whereabouts remain unknown.
Co-Conspirators
The two individuals hired by Malo, Cheikh Ahmed Tidiane Ndiaye and Daouda Dieng, have already been sentenced to significant prison terms of 9 and 10 years, respectively. They were convicted for firing a weapon at Daudelin during the attack.
- Defendant: Jean-François Malo
- Sentence: 5 years in prison
- Victim: Nicholas Daudelin
- Co-conspirators’ sentences: Ndiaye (9 years), Dieng (10 years)
- Location of the attack: Mont-Saint-Hilaire
This case highlights the serious implications of violence against legal professionals and the ongoing need for safety measures within the judicial system. More updates are expected to follow regarding Malo’s situation and any further developments in the case.
