During the riots of June 2023, after the death of Nahel in Nanterre, a group of around thirty people dressed in black set fire to a Renault dealership in Osny (Val-d'Oise). Only one of the arsonists was able to be arrested and was convicted last year. He must theoretically repay nearly 35 million euros, assessed Philippe Houillon, the lawyer for the Rousseau group, Tuesday November 12, 2024 at the Pontoise criminal court, reports The Parisian .
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This is a hypothetical reimbursement since the 21-year-old Pontois resident, who filmed the fire and posted the images on Snapchat, will never be able to pay this amount. “He explained during the trial that he was ready to repay for the rest of his life. But he would need a multitude of lives…”confirmed the lawyer for the Rousseau group, owner of the destroyed concession.
Especially since the total bill should turn out to be heavier. In fact, the firefighters billed €100,000 for the cost of their intervention. Furthermore, in April 2025, the hearing of those who lost their car in the disaster will be held. The young man was unable to pay, so the insurance companies took over.
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