Overview

• During the 13h and 20h newscasts on 13 October, presenters Julian Bugier and Léa Salamé wrongly stated that Dominique Bernard was killed for showing caricatures, confusing his case with that of Samuel Paty.
• France Télévisions posted apologies on X to viewers and to Dominique Bernard’s family, and Léa Salamé acknowledged the error on her account.
• Salamé said an erratum would be read on air today at 13h and 20h to correct the record.
• The Syndicat national des journalistes called the mistake an “unforgivable fault” and urged a meeting with the director of information, citing worrying internal dysfunctions.
• Teacher collective Les Stylos rouges denounced the error as disrespectful to families, while scrutiny of Salamé has intensified since her recent move to the 20h desk.