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Back|In the Chevaline affair, the trail of the Luger discovered in Lake Annecy could become extinct; the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine accused of blocking residence permits defends himself
In the Chevaline affair, the trail of the Luger discovered in Lake Annecy could become extinct; the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine accused of blocking residence permits defends himself
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Le Figaro Actualités·49 minutes ago·Crime·1 min read·🇫🇷France·

In the Chevaline affair, the trail of the Luger discovered in Lake Annecy could become extinct; the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine accused of blocking residence permits defends himself

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  • The discovery of an old pistol in Lake Annecy revives hopes of solving the Chevaline affair, but investigators believe that this lead could come to an end.
  • Furthermore, the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine, Alexandre Brugère, targeted by a complaint from an association of lawyers close to the ultra-left for having allegedly blocked the renewal of residence permits, admits to having turned off the tap and explains himself to Le Figaro.

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The Chevaline affair refers to the Chevaline killings of 2012, where four people were killed near Lake Annecy. The prefect of Hauts-de-Seine is accused by an association of lawyers close to the ultra-left of having obstructed the renewal of residence permits for foreigners in the department.

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“The excitement quickly died down”: in the case of the Chevaline killing, the trail of the Luger discovered in Lake Annecy could come to an end

INFO LE FIGARO - The chance discovery, on August 21, of an old pistol has revived hope of solving one of the most mysterious French criminal cases. The weapon could correspond to the model used during the killing.

“I assume I have turned off the tap”: accused of blocking the renewal of residence permits, the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine targeted by a complaint

An association of lawyers close to the ultra-left blames Alexandre Brugère for the difficulties encountered by foreigners in the department in renewing their residence permit. With supporting figures, the prefect “takes responsibility” and explains himself to Le Figaro.

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  • Investigators could rule out the trail of the Luger discovered in Lake Annecy in the Chevaline affair

    Possible · Within weeks

  • The Hauts-de-Seine prefect could maintain his position on the control of the renewal of residence permits despite the complaint

    Likely · Within months

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  • ?Is the pistol discovered in Lake Annecy the one used during the Chevaline massacre?
  • ?What concrete evidence has been put forward by the association of lawyers against the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine?
  • ?What measures is the prefect planning to facilitate the renewal of residence permits?

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This article was originally published by Le Figaro Actualités.

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  • The discovery of an old pistol in Lake Annecy revives hopes of solving the Chevaline affair, but investigators believe that this lead could come to an end.
  • Furthermore, the prefect of Hauts-de-Seine, Alexandre Brugère, targeted by a complaint from an association of lawyers close to the ultra-left for having allegedly blocked the renewal of residence permits, admits to having turned off the tap and explains himself to Le Figaro.

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