Attack on Jean-Baptiste Trogne: three men tried in Amiens

Three men suspected of attacking Brigitte Macron’s nephew Jean-Baptiste Tronius outside an unannounced demonstration against pension reform will go on trial in Amiens on Monday 5 June. The defendants, aged 20, 22 and 34, who had a marginal profile, were originally due to go on trial immediately on May 17, two days after the events, for meeting violence, but their lawyers asked for more time to prepare their defense.

Therefore, they will appear in pretrial detention on Monday, the placement justified by the presiding judge because “Risk of repeating facts”. Amiens prosecutor Jean-Philippe Visentin made the request, arguing that “In a democratic country you have to speak, you can’t knock”. The trial will begin at 14:00 at the Criminal Court.

Jean-Baptiste Trogneau, 30, owner of the famous chocolate factory founded by Brigitte Macron’s grandfather, was assaulted outside his house above his business in Amiens on May 15 by several people taking part in an undeclared rally. demonstration, according to his father, Jean-Alexandre. From a police source, he received four days total incapacity for work (ITT).

According to his lawyer, Frank Delahouse, he wanted to “Protect your storefront, which has already been targeted several times”. The chocolate factory has enjoyed police surveillance during all demonstrations in recent years.

“We can talk about social occasions”

Among the defendants, already convicted of violence and assault, the youngest, Florian S., is illiterate, the oldest, John L., is a curate. “In fifteen seconds you realize that you need a psychiatric examination”Ibrahima Ndiae, the latter’s lawyer, said at the opening of the session on May 17.

“We can talk about social occasions”In turn, Mark Blonde, the attorney for the third defendant, Adrienne F., who he says is illiterate, has stepped forward. “These are young people who have a chaotic journey, especially difficulties with psychological order.”she said.

Four other persons arrested in this case were released after their arrest. The 16-year-old girl, who is also facing criminal charges, is to be arraigned by a juvenile judge at a later date. As the facts emerged, voices on the left and right were alarmed by the violence of the political debate, which Emmanuel Macron condemned. “Intolerable and unspeakable behavior”, Brigitte Macron is outraged “coward” Authors.