Nordahl Lelandais, convicted for the murder of a young girl named Maëlys and sentenced to life imprisonment, faced trial on August 28, 2025, for domestic violence charges. He was accused of assaulting his partner during a prison visitation, specifically grabbing her neck and pulling her hair in the presence of their young son. Lelandais, 42, refused to appear in court citing media pressure, leading to the postponement of the trial. The couple has a child conceived during his detention. The case has sparked discussions on hybristophilia, a psychological phenomenon involving attraction to violent criminals, with psychiatrist Daniel Zagury commenting on the complex dynamics of such relationships. The trial highlights ongoing legal proceedings against Lelandais beyond his initial conviction for Maëlys's murder.