Overview

• Nathalie Debaillie was abducted and murdered by her ex-partner Jérôme Tonneau in May 2019, despite filing multiple police alerts about harassment and threats.
• The State’s legal representative admitted to a 'faute lourde' (serious fault) in police handling of Debaillie’s warnings but expressed only regret, not an apology.
• The public prosecutor argued that an investigation might not have deterred the perpetrator due to his determination, minimizing the victim's 'loss of chance.'
• The family’s legal team highlighted systemic failures in police response to domestic violence and called for accountability to prevent similar tragedies.
• The court will deliver its ruling on June 4, 2025, potentially setting a precedent for State liability in domestic violence cases.