The murder of Philippine moved the whole of France. Last Saturday, September 21, the lifeless body of this young student was found partially buried in the Bois de Boulogne. A suspect was arrested in Switzerland: Taha O., a 22-year-old Moroccan national, convicted of rape in 2021 then released in June 2024. Placed under OQTF (obligation to leave French territory) since his release, he is therefore taken action.
A few days after Philippine’s funeral, Taha O.’s first victim broke the silence: “I think of Philippine and her family, and I am immensely sad. I would like to comfort them, comfort her, but I only face the unbearable void left by her death,” she began by indicating.
Philippine’s family received a visit from the Minister of the Interior
So faced with the atrocities suffered by Philippine, the young woman can only be touched once again. “I did everything to ensure that what happened to me would not be repeated. I filed a complaint (…), held firm during the two years of investigation, instruction and then trial, telling myself that my approach would protect other women.” she confided.
the family of the young student received a visit unexpected from Bruno Retailleau, the new Minister of the Interior. According to our colleagues at Parisianthe successor of Gérald Darmanin went to the home of the young woman’s relatives, this Tuesday, October 1, 2024.Politicians speak out
Still according to daily information, the minister arrived at 6:15 p.m. as part of a private visit. Following this tragedy, Bruno Retailleau indicated that he wanted to change “the legal arsenal”.
On Tuesday October 1, 2024, Michel Barnier, during his general policy speech to the Assembly, revealed some ideas for promoting safety in the streets et
“in particular reduce administrative procedures in police stations and gendarmes to ‘increase the presence time of law enforcement on public roads’”. Following his speech, a minute of silence, in tribute to the young girl, was respected by the deputies.
