After Total Energy's Alexandre Jenyes received a four-month suspended prison sentence for domestic violence, the UCI announced that its Ethics Committee will consider further action against the French athlete.

On Wednesday, Genies was sentenced to a suspended four-month prison sentence in the Court of Rodez for domestic violence against his ex-wife, Lucie Garrigues. Prosecutors had initially sought a six-month sentence for Geniez following a series of violent incidents and threats against Garrigues.

Geniez's team, TotalEnergies, has not responded to messages from Cycling News.

The UCI told Cycling News on Wednesday that the governing body had not been informed of the proceedings against Geniez, but added that the case is under the jurisdiction of the UCI Ethics Committee.

"The UCI has not previously been informed of the criminal proceedings against Mr. Jenyes. We draw your attention to the decision of the French court, as this is a matter that falls under the jurisdiction of the UCI Ethics Committee, in accordance with Appendix 1 of the UCI Code of Ethics."

"The Ethics Committee will consider whether to request the submission of documents with a view to initiating disciplinary proceedings."

Appendix 1 of the UCI Code of Ethics (opens in new tab) outlines several examples of "prohibited conduct," including psychological and physical abuse, sexual harassment and abuse. All officials, license holders, organizers, and staff are bound by the Code, which "applies to conduct that is detrimental to the integrity and reputation of cycling, especially illegal, immoral, or unethical conduct."

If the Ethics Committee conducts an investigation and finds a party guilty of violating any aspect of the Code, the Committee has the authority to implement a variety of sanctions. These include, but are not limited to, reprimands, educational measures, restitution of awards, disqualification from cycling-related activities, and fines of up to CHF 1,000,000.

Garrigues initially reported Geniez's behavior to the Rodez police in mid-November of last year, describing ongoing domestic abuse dating back to February 2020. The trial continued from the first hearing in January until its conclusion on Wednesday.

Jenies, who is set to retire at the end of 2022, continued to race while the trial continued, winning two stages at the Tour de Rwanda last month and finishing eighth in the Tour of Saudi Arabia.

Cyclingnews has again reached out to TotalEnergies for comment.