Overview

• The book 'Une nuit en France,' recounting the 2023 killing of 16-year-old Thomas Perotto in Crépol, has drawn backlash from victims' families and local officials for perceived misrepresentations.
• Authors Jean-Michel Décugis, Pauline Guéna, and Marc Leplongeon, along with publisher Éditions Grasset, have received death threats and plan to file legal complaints.
• Victims' families and the mayor of Romans-sur-Isère have criticized the book for exacerbating trauma and normalizing the carrying of knives, calling it deeply hurtful.
• The book highlights political debates surrounding the incident, including accusations of 'racism anti-blanc' and critiques of rural insecurity narratives.
• The investigation into Thomas's death, which involved charges against 14 individuals, remains ongoing as tensions over the case persist.