Courage had red eyes and a trembling voice. He was feverish and guilty, but tall in front of the judges on this cold Wednesday early in the winter. IN the court of Angers, the third day of the fatal fireworks trial in Cholet (Maine-et-Loire), dedicated to the defendants, had until then caused embarrassment and awkwardness. We have to wait for the fourth trial, namely the trial of Jean-Michel J., a volunteer who served the city of Cholet for 40 years, to give a little dignity to the victims, Gabriel, 7 years old, and Meggy, 24 years old, killed on this celebratory night, as well as to their loved ones who were present in the room. Therefore, a defendant who embodies courage.
“I feel very morally responsible for this situation,” said the vice president of Cholet Événements, nicknamed deputy mayor, handyman… “The big man,” said a civil party lawyer, “good effective pasta,” will slip one of his own. The room was filled for his audition. “I blame myself for not doing everything possible,” said the defendant. We have to face the facts for the sake of the victims. I am wrong. »
