78-Year-Old Acquitted in Wife's Euthanasia Case in France
Bernard Pallot was cleared of charges after claiming he acted out of love to end his wife's suffering.
- Bernard Pallot, a retired professor, was acquitted of murdering his wife, Suzanne, who was suffering from severe illnesses.
- Pallot testified that he ended his wife's life at her request to alleviate her unbearable pain.
- The court in Troyes heard that Pallot attempted to use cyanide before resorting to strangulation with an electric cable.
- Prosecutors argued that despite his intentions, Pallot's actions were illegal and demanded an eight-year prison sentence.
- The case has sparked discussions on euthanasia laws in France, with Pallot calling for legal reforms.