Overview
- Marguerite was decorated on November 19 at the Île-de-France regional council in Saint-Ouen by president Valérie Pécresse.
- She intervened by filming the end of the assault, prompting the attacker to flee, and has emphasized the risks bystanders face when stepping in.
- Prosecutors say a 26-year-old Egyptian suspect was identified through surveillance video, witness statements and phone data, then charged and remanded in custody on October 27.
- Marguerite praised the 26-year-old Brazilian victim for swiftly filing a complaint and using publicity to help the investigation.
- Regional authorities have launched station posters promoting the 3117 emergency line as data show 3,374 sexual-violence victims in public transport in 2024, up 6% from 2023.