Trial of a former yellow vest and ex-LFI activist for threats against Macron, urban violence in Chambéry
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A former LFI parliamentary collaborator and ex-yellow vest was tried for death threats against Emmanuel Macron after six hours of provocations, while in Chambéry, a driver shot and injured during urban violence died.
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Why It Matters
Ritchy Thibault, former LFI parliamentary collaborator and ex-yellow vest, was on trial for death threats against President Emmanuel Macron after being provoked during the hearing. In Chambéry, urban violence followed an alleged refusal to comply by a driver.
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HEARING REPORT - This Monday, September 8, Ritchy Thibault, former parliamentary collaborator of LFI MP Ersilia Soudais, appeared for death threats against Emmanuel Macron. After having suffered six hours of provocations and insults, the court excluded the defendant to continue the trial behind closed doors.
Urban violence in Chambéry: the driver found injured by gunfire has died
The violence “erupted a few hours after the national police took into account a driver who had adopted dangerous driving and may have refused to comply,” the prefecture said.
What to Watch
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
Ritchy Thibault's trial will continue behind closed doors with new hearings planned.
Likely · Within weeks
Open Questions
- What were the exact threats made against Emmanuel Macron?
- What was the link between the violence in Chambéry and the refusal to comply?
- Will there be new hearings in the Thibault affair?


