Eleven suspects to stand trial for racially aggravated murder of Thomas in Crépol

Eleven suspects have been sent to trial for the murder of Thomas Perotto in November 2023 in Crépol, Drôme, with the aggravating circumstance of racism, according to two sources close to the case. The trial is not expected for several months due to possible appeals. All eleven will face the Drôme juvenile assize court, as one was a minor at the time of the facts. A twelfth suspect will be tried for voluntary violence with a weapon. The charges stem from the fatal attack on the 16-year-old in the village. The decision follows the judicial investigation into the death, which sparked national attention. The court's classification of the murder as racially aggravated marks a significant legal step, though the timeline remains uncertain pending any legal challenges.