The trial for the double murder of Farid Tir and Mohamed Amine Bendjaghlouli was suspended Thursday evening at the special assize court of Bouches-du-Rhône after accused individuals insulted lawyers. Threats were also issued. Proceedings will resume Friday morning.
On Thursday, April 9, 2026, late in the day, a major incident occurred during the trial underway since March 23 at the special assize court of Bouches-du-Rhône. Five accused, some identified by judicial police as leaders of the DZ Mafia, a group linked to drug trafficking, are on trial for the double murder that took place in 2019 near Marseille.
The altercation began when a civil party member referred to an accused's skin color. Tensions quickly rose between another accused and a civil party lawyer, then with defense attorneys. From the dock, insults were hurled at the lawyers, particularly the defense ones, along with threats.
Amid the extreme tension, journalists and the public were swiftly evacuated. The press was later allowed back into an empty courtroom to retrieve belongings. According to consistent sources, the court president announced the suspension of proceedings until Friday morning.
