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Affaire Maëlys : le procès hors norme de Nordahl Lelandais se prépare
Maëlys case: the unprecedented trial of Nordahl Lelandais is being planned
The former military dog handler will be tried from 31 January for the murder of little Maëlys and for sexual assaults on two of his five- and six-year-old girl cousins during the same summer of 2017
The Grenoble courthouse is preparing for the unprecedented trial of Nordahl Lelandais who will be tried from the end of January for a murder that has unleashed passions, that of little Maëlys, and for sexual assaults on other minors.
The 38-year-old former soldier will be taken from prison to appear before the court of assizes of Isere for the "murder of Maëlys De Araujo, preceded by the kidnapping and sequestration" of this child aged eight years, murdered in 2017, according to the order of indictment.
The former military dog handler is also on trial for sexual assaults on two of his five- and six-year-old girl cousins in the same summer of 2017, and for possession and recording of child *advertiser censored*. This will be his second trial in less than a year: last May, this man with a chaotic professional and sentimental history was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of Corporal Arthur Noyer in Chambéry.
The Grenoble trial promises to be even more resounding because of his actions and the age of his victim, combined with his dark personality and notoriety. For Pascale Vernay, the first president of the Grenoble Court of Appeal, "the main challenge is the presence of the media", with already more than 130 journalists for about thirty media. "This is not a particularly unusual case in terms of the facts [...]. But we were well aware that this case would attract many media from all over France," she emphasises.
The organisation of this eventful trial was anticipated a long time ago, notably by sending observers to the Chambéry court of assizes. The Grenoble courthouse, built 20 years ago, has the advantage of being much more modern and functional than the one in Chambéry, which dates from the 19th century.
To cope with the influx of journalists and the public, the organisers obtained additional funds to open a second room with 60 seats and video transmission. They also increased security both inside and outside the building.
The trial is scheduled for three weeks (31 January to 18 February), a rare length for this kind of case. "You never know how a hearing will go. [...] For safety's sake, we preferred to count on three weeks, even if it means that it could be over before then," Ms Vernay explains.
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Affaire Maëlys : le procès hors norme de Nordahl Lelandais se prépare
Maëlys case: the unprecedented trial of Nordahl Lelandais is being planned
The former military dog handler will be tried from 31 January for the murder of little Maëlys and for sexual assaults on two of his five- and six-year-old girl cousins during the same summer of 2017
The Grenoble courthouse is preparing for the unprecedented trial of Nordahl Lelandais who will be tried from the end of January for a murder that has unleashed passions, that of little Maëlys, and for sexual assaults on other minors.
The 38-year-old former soldier will be taken from prison to appear before the court of assizes of Isere for the "murder of Maëlys De Araujo, preceded by the kidnapping and sequestration" of this child aged eight years, murdered in 2017, according to the order of indictment.
The former military dog handler is also on trial for sexual assaults on two of his five- and six-year-old girl cousins in the same summer of 2017, and for possession and recording of child *advertiser censored*. This will be his second trial in less than a year: last May, this man with a chaotic professional and sentimental history was sentenced to 20 years in prison for the murder of Corporal Arthur Noyer in Chambéry.
The Grenoble trial promises to be even more resounding because of his actions and the age of his victim, combined with his dark personality and notoriety. For Pascale Vernay, the first president of the Grenoble Court of Appeal, "the main challenge is the presence of the media", with already more than 130 journalists for about thirty media. "This is not a particularly unusual case in terms of the facts [...]. But we were well aware that this case would attract many media from all over France," she emphasises.
The organisation of this eventful trial was anticipated a long time ago, notably by sending observers to the Chambéry court of assizes. The Grenoble courthouse, built 20 years ago, has the advantage of being much more modern and functional than the one in Chambéry, which dates from the 19th century.
To cope with the influx of journalists and the public, the organisers obtained additional funds to open a second room with 60 seats and video transmission. They also increased security both inside and outside the building.
The trial is scheduled for three weeks (31 January to 18 February), a rare length for this kind of case. "You never know how a hearing will go. [...] For safety's sake, we preferred to count on three weeks, even if it means that it could be over before then," Ms Vernay explains.
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