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Christine Villemin Sues Retired Journalist for Defamation in Grégory Case

The suit targets Facebook posts alleging she was the anonymous “corbeau” behind threats and responsible for her son’s death.

Overview

  • Christine Villemin filed a defamation complaint against 81-year-old retired journalist Marie‑France Bezzina over recent social media accusations, her lawyer said.
  • Bezzina has been summoned to appear on 12 October 2026 before the 17th chamber of the Paris judicial tribunal, which handles defamation cases.
  • Villemin seeks €100,000 in damages via a direct summons, citing posts in a public Facebook group titled “Affaire Grégory = mensonge d’État.”
  • The posts allegedly asserted that the unidentified “corbeau” was “CV,” appeared to designate Christine Villemin, and stated, “Il n’y a pas besoin d’aveu : elle ne fait que mentir.”
  • The homicide remains unsolved, and great‑aunt Jacqueline Jacob is reported to be heard on 24 October after a graphology report pointed to her as a possible author of some anonymous letters.