Mr. Charles Bruguière acted as defence counsel in a particularly high-profile criminal matter heard in May 2025 before the departmental criminal court of Bobigny (Seine-Saint-Denis).
Background of the case heard in Bobigny
The case involved a tattoo artist working in Neuilly-sur-Marne, accused of rape and sexual assault of nine former clients between 2019 and 2021. After several days of hearings, the court sentenced the accused to 18 years' imprisonment on 23 May 2025, with a five-year socio-judicial follow-up, a treatment obligation and a final ban on practising his professional activity.
Mr. Bruguière's defence strategy
In this particularly sensitive context, Mr. Charles Bruguière led the principal defence of the accused, ensuring respect for fundamental rights, in particular the right to a fair trial, the presumption of innocence, and the requirements of criminal procedure.
Sources
Press sources:
- Le Parisien, 14/05/2025
- Ouest-France, 14/05/2025
- BFMTV, 22/05/2025
- Le Parisien, 15/05/2025
- France 24, 14/05/2025
About the author
Maître Charles Bruguière
Avocat pénaliste au Barreau de Paris
Avocat à la Cour, Maître Charles Bruguière exerce exclusivement en droit pénal. Il intervient en urgence 24h/24 à Paris et sur tout le territoire pour la défense des personnes mises en cause.
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