In the wake of the Lyhanna case, the prosecutor of Auch transferred to the Bordeaux Court of Appeal

Le FigaroIndependent🔒Center11 hr. ago

Clémence Meyer, the prosecutor of Auch, has been transferred to the criminal division of the Bordeaux appellate court following the high-profile case involving the murder and rape of 13-year-old Lyhanna by Jérôme Barella. The move comes after public outrage over the handling of the case, which revealed systemic failures in the justice system, including previous reports that cleared Barella despite evidence against him. Meyer faced death threats and online abuse during the investigation, prompting her to request the transfer. According to internal documents, the Ministry of Justice encouraged her to seek the change, and she remains at the same rank despite having the option to advance to a higher position. The incident sparked widespread protests and highlighted concerns within the judiciary about safety and accountability.

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