The court, presided over by Hélène Ratinaud, during the Cédric Jubillar trial at the criminal court in Albi, on September 24, 2025. SERGIO AQUINDO FOR LE MONDE
A frightened "hello" was barely audible over the microphone. The full cruelty of the legal process was laid bare late in the afternoon on Thursday, October 2, during the trial of Cédric Jubillar before the criminal court of Albi, southern France. Jubillar stands accused of murdering his wife, Delphine. Cathy M. was the last witness of the day. As with every person who approached the stand, the presiding judge requested a "spontaneous statement."
"Well, I feel rather uncomfortable. Regarding the accusation against Mr. Jubillar, I don't know anything.
– Do you know Cédric Jubillar?
– No.
