Patrick Balkany denounces a "travesty of justice" at the opening of his trial in Nanterre

On Tuesday, Patrick Balkany appeared before the Nanterre court for the opening of a new trial concerning allegations of embezzlement of public funds. From the outset of the hearing, Balkany vehemently contested the proceedings, citing a "a travesty of justice"The court then dismissed the motions to quash presented by his defense before examining the merits of the case.

A defense immediately dismissed on the grounds of nullity

Before the detailed examination of the case, Patrick Balkany's lawyers had raised several motions to dismiss. These arguments were not accepted by the Nanterre court, which decided to proceed with the hearing on the merits. This procedural step marked the true start of the legal proceedings in this new case against the former mayor of Levallois-Perret.

The case was examined in two parts.

The trial of Patrick Balkany is part of two separate cases linked to suspicions of misappropriation of public funds. The court was initially to examine the aspect concerning the employment of Renaud Guillot-Corail, presented as a former director of economic development for the city and linked to the Codeeil association, an organization funded by the municipality.