Souleymane Diawara‘s legal situation continues to worsen as this new incident complicates his potential release from Baumettes prison. The fact that he was found with a phone while in solitary confinement is a serious violation of prison rules, especially given that he’s already facing charges for extortion and attempted extortion.
The telephone incident raises significant concerns about his ability to comply with regulations, even while incarcerated, and could influence how the magistrate views his potential to be released under judicial supervision. As noted, the fact that Diawara is unable to follow basic rules in detention might make the court hesitant to trust him with any form of conditional freedom, increasing his legal troubles.
The rejection of the interim relief filed by his lawyer and the possible prosecution before the disciplinary committee for this rule violation further add to the difficulties he’s facing. The matter of how Diawara even obtained a phone in solitary confinement is likely to be a subject of further scrutiny as the investigation continues. This could also reflect badly on his overall case and delay any hope of a release.
