China News Service, September 12, according to foreign media reports, on the 11th local time, Tarrell, a 28-year-old man who was sentenced to months in jail for slapped French President Macron, was released. The behavior was "no regrets," and he also stated that he had received hundreds of letters in support of his "political" actions in prison.
According to France’s BFM TV station, on the morning of September 11, Tarrell was released after serving 4 months in prison. In an interview, he said that he “does not regret” the act of slapped French President Macron and he plans to attend that evening. At some time, there were demonstrations against the Macron government's anti-epidemic measures.
Tarrell said, "I condemn physical violence. However, this is just a small slap in the face. I believe Macron has recovered very well."
He also said, "If time goes back, I will do the same thing. I don't regret it."
Tarrell also claimed that he received "hundreds" of letters in support of his "political" actions while serving his sentence.
On June 8, French President Macron was trying to shake hands with people outside the fence during his visit to Drôme, when he was suddenly slapped by a long-haired man.
Macron downplayed the attack at the time, calling it an isolated incident and stressing that violence against public officials was unacceptable.
On June 10, the man was sentenced to 4 months in prison by the court.