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Saint-Étienne: Court rejects homophobic motive in bar brawl

The criminal court in Saint-Étienne dismissed the homophobic motive in a July 12 assault outside the ZanzyBar.

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The victims' lawyer described it as a 'punitive expedition' against the LGBT+ community, while the defense disputed this characterization.

The ruling has sparked mixed reactions among locals and advocacy groups.

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La décision judiciaire pourrait influencer la perception des violences homophobes et les stratégies de prévention dans la région, notamment pour les établissements accueillant la communauté LGBT+.

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