The newspaper itself announced this court ruling on its website, in an article that again mentions the policeman's name. Gérard has indicated that he will appeal this conviction, handed down three days after Monday's hearing.
The weekly published, on July 6, 2023, an article in which the policeman's name and city of residence were stated, as well as a photo of him taken from the Copains d'avant website. That same evening, Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin took legal action against Oise Hebdo, denouncing “irresponsible content” that “(endangered) the life of the policeman's family”.
“Let the people know”
Several nights of rioting followed throughout France.died aged 17 by Nahel, killed on 27 June 2023 by a bullet fired at close range by a police officer who controlled the car when it restarted.
“I did my job as a journalist by saying where the policeman lives, it is important that people who live nearby are aware that there could be a danger,” justified the director of the publication. Furthermore, “there was no reason why his name should not be revealed”, he was “circulating” on the Internet and “his security was fully ensured since he was in prison”.