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Appeal Court Upholds Nanny's Acquittal in Antisemitism Case

4/18/2026

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The Versailles Court of Appeal upheld the acquittal of a nanny on antisemitism charges tied to poisoning a Jewish family's food.
The family’s lawyer plans to appeal, arguing the ruling undermines legal protections against antisemitism.
Yonathan Arfi, president of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF), condemned the ruling, citing a broader pattern of leniency that concerns the Jewish community.

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The Versailles Court of Appeal upheld the acquittal of a nanny on antisemitism charges tied to poisoning a Jewish family's food.
The family’s lawyer plans to appeal, arguing the ruling undermines legal protections against antisemitism.
Yonathan Arfi, president of the Representative Council of Jewish Institutions of France (CRIF), condemned the ruling, citing a broader pattern of leniency that concerns the Jewish community.