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When the French Justice System Fails to Recognize Antisemitism: Dr. Debborah Abitbol\u2019s Analysis on i24News<\/strong><\/p>\nAbitbol & Associ\u00e9s Launches a Very Important Legislative Initiative to Protect Victims of Antisemitism Worldwide<\/strong><\/p>\nAppearing on i24News, Dr. Debborah Abitbol, partner at Abitbol & Associ\u00e9s, addressed a judicial decision that deeply shocked the Jewish community: the acquittal of a nanny accused of poisoning a traditional Jewish family, without the criminal court recognizing the antisemitic nature of the acts.<\/p>\n
A Staggering Decision Despite a Converging Body of Evidence<\/h3>\n
The case nevertheless contained all the elements constituting an aggravated antisemitic offense. The investigating judge himself noted the presence of \u201clatent antisemitism\u201d in his ruling. After initially dismissing this qualification, the prosecution ultimately aligned with this analysis, acknowledging the existence of serious indicators.<\/p>\n
The facts are deeply disturbing: the nanny, who had gained access to the private sphere of the traditional family, was exposed to religious objects and practices within the home. She then introduced toxic substances into wine and grape juice\u2014acts that cannot be dissociated from their symbolic significance in Judaism.<\/p>\n
As emphasized by Ma\u00eetre Gozlan, the family\u2019s lawyer, this case tragically recalls that of Sarah Halimi, in which the perpetrator also entered a Jewish home, observed religious objects, and then committed the irreversible act.<\/p>\n
The family\u2019s children, interviewed during the investigation, testified to the nanny\u2019s repeated questioning about their Judaism. Her activity on social media further revealed a marked hostility toward Jews. Despite this, and despite her own admissions\u2014described by her lawyer as an \u201cunfortunate remark\u201d\u2014the court did not retain the aggravating circumstance of antisemitism.<\/p>\n
The nanny notably stated that she regretted having worked for a Jewish family and referred to her employers\u2019 \u201cmoney and power.\u201d Her lawyer, Ma\u00eetre Solange Marle, expressed her \u201csatisfaction\u201d with the acquittal regarding the antisemitic qualification.<\/p>\n
A Denial of Justice Amid a Surge in Antisemitic Acts<\/h3>\n
This ruling comes in a particularly alarming context. On September 19, 2025, the French Minister of Justice, G\u00e9rald Darmanin, issued a circular to all public prosecutors\u2019 offices, calling for a \u201cfirm and swift\u201d response to the exponential increase in antisemitic acts, in accordance with the 2003 law strengthening the fight against antisemitism.<\/p>\n
The message sent by this decision is clear: antisemitism is being normalized. The crudest stereotypes\u2014associating Jews with money and power\u2014can now be expressed publicly without judicial consequences. This case is unfortunately not isolated: recently, the vandalism of a tree planted in memory of Ilan Halimi was also not classified as an antisemitic act by the courts.<\/p>\n
Abitbol & Associ\u00e9s: A Pioneer of International Restorative Justice<\/h3>\n
In the face of repeated denials of justice, Abitbol & Associ\u00e9s has taken an unprecedented initiative. In collaboration with Israel\u2019s Minister for Diaspora Affairs, Amichai Chikli, and the Israeli Ministry of Justice, the firm is currently working on submitting an amendment aimed at extending the application of a Criminal Israeli law.<\/p>\n
This law, already in force in Israel, establishes a groundbreaking principle: any Jew who is harmed in their person, physical integrity, or property because of their Judaism, anywhere in the world, may bring a case before Israeli courts\u2014whether or not they hold Israeli citizenship.<\/p>\n
The project led by Abitbol & Associ\u00e9s seeks to enable recourse to this restorative justice mechanism when a denial of justice is identified in the country where the antisemitic act occurred\u2014particularly when the antisemitic nature of the act is not recognized by local courts.<\/p>\n
Significant legal challenges remain: the issue of non-extradition of French nationals, potential conflicts of judicial sovereignty, and the absence of a criminal default. Nevertheless, the firm continues this fight with determination, fully aware of the historical stakes: providing effective judicial protection to victims of antisemitism worldwide.<\/p>\n
A Necessary Mobilization Against the Normalization of Hate<\/h3>\n
\u201cThis is opening the door to unrestrained antisemitism,\u201d concluded Dr. Debborah Abitbol during her intervention. \u201cWhen the justice system refuses to name antisemitism, it fuels hatred and allows the most dangerous rhetoric to spread freely.\u201d<\/p>\n
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