Man Who Slapped French President Gets 4 Months Jail Sentence
28-year-old Damien Tarel who describes himself as a right-wing or extreme right 'patriot' who slapped French President Emmanuel Macron in the face during a meet-and-greet on Tuesday was sentenced to 18 months in prison.
The man acknowledged he had caught Macron with a 'rather violent' swipe but defended his ac stating that it was impulsive and unplanned.
During Thursday's trial, he sat straight and showed no emotion as the court in the southeastern city of Valence convicted him on a charge of violence against a person…