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Prefects’ Association Files Criminal Complaint Against Mélenchon Over Alleged Threats

The prefects’ association vows a legal response, eschewing media escalation.

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«La confiance des autorités de la République n’a jamais fait défaut aux préfets, pas plus que l’estime de nos concitoyens. Nulle outrance verbale ne les détournera de leur devoir», déclare l’Association du corps préfectoral et des hauts fonctionnaires du ministère de l’Intérieur.

Overview

  • The Association of prefects (ACPHFMI) lodged a complaint with the Paris public prosecutor on 3 September, citing threats made by Jean‑Luc Mélenchon.
  • The action follows Mélenchon’s 22 August remarks at LFI’s summer university in Châteauneuf‑sur‑Isère, where he told prefects, “We will put you in prison before you put us there.”
  • The association stated that prefects act within the Constitution and the law and said the threats are not likely to intimidate them.
  • Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau condemned Mélenchon’s comments on 28 August, accusing him of seeking to undermine institutions.
  • The filing comes after earlier complaints by Val‑d’Oise prefect Philippe Court and Paris police prefect Laurent Nunez against LFI deputies Aurélien Taché and Aly Diouara for saying “la police tue.”