Patrick Henry (French criminal)

Patrick Henry is a French criminal, born on March 31 1953 in Troyes (France).

The Trial

Patrick Henry seemed to have sealed his own fate with his declarations. Given that there was incontrovertible evidence against him, that the crime was heinous, and that he himself had suggested the death penalty, there was no doubt that he would be sentenced to death. Media editorialists and politicians were heard asking for an exemplary punishment.

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Patrick Henry was the "indefensible". No attorney in Troyes wanted to be his defense counsel, and the head of the Bar of Troyes, Robert Bocquillon, found his duty to volunteer for the task. He contacted Robert Badinter, an attorney famous for his struggle against death penalty, for assistance.

Related Topics:
Bar - Robert Badinter

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The trial took place in January 1977. Robert Badinter managed to avoid Patrick Henry being sentenced to death by eloquently pleading to the jury that another death would not cancel the victim's death. Patrick Henry was sentenced to life in prison.

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January - 1977

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