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The Gap criminal court sentenced Jean-Marie Bernard, LR president of the Hautes-Alpes departmental council, to a tort fine of 10,000 euros, including 5,000 euros suspended, reports
Le Dauphiné Libéré
.
The elected must also pay 600 euros to several associations made up civil parties.
Jean-Marie Bernard appeared for having offered a wolf tail to the prefect Cécile Bigot-Dekeyzer during his departure ceremony, February 21, 2020. A “political act” that he then claimed to defend the breeders, faced with attacks canines on their cattle.
Several associations for the defense of the environment then took legal action.
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