Overview
- The parents of Émile, who disappeared in July 2023, broke their long silence with a Sunday op-ed in Le Journal du Dimanche that condemns widespread breaches of judicial secrecy.
- They single out a new book and recent TV reports for spreading unverified claims and for revealing what they call determining details from the sealed case file.
- Under French law, the secrecy of the judicial investigation bars public disclosure of evidence in an active case, and the parents say constant revelations risk tipping off anyone under scrutiny.
- They reaffirm trust in the investigating judges and the Marseille research unit leading the case, noting that a broad DNA collection begun in February is now being analyzed.
- The couple urges restraint from media and readers alike, saying leaks could derail the search for truth in their son’s death and that those who divulge protected information would bear responsibility.