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A young man indicted in Paris for threats against the mayor of Alès

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A 20-year-old young man was indicted in Paris as part of a judicial investigation into death threats aimed at the mayor of Alès, exfiltrated from his home by the Raid in July.
He is being prosecuted for criminal conspiracy in an organized gang, death threats against an elected official and possession of weapons.

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The mayor of Alès was exfiltrated from his home by the Raid in July due to threats against his security.

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A young man was indicted in Paris in the judicial investigation relating to the threats aimed at the mayor of Alès (Gard), who had been exfiltrated in July from his home by the Raid, a judge of freedoms and detention said on Tuesday.

According to this magistrate, asked to decide on the pre-trial detention or placement under judicial supervision of the suspect, the 20-year-old young man is being prosecuted for criminal conspiracy in an organized gang, death threats against an elected official or even possession of weapons.

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The judge of freedoms and detention will decide whether to place the suspect in pre-trial detention or under judicial supervision.
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What is the exact link between the suspect and the threats made against the mayor of Alès?
Are there any other suspects involved in this case?
What are the alleged motivations behind these threats?