Cédric Jubillar's Continued Incarceration Amid Ongoing Legal Battle
The Toulouse Court of Appeal has once again refused to release Cédric Jubillar, who is accused of murdering his wife, Delphine Jubillar. Delphine disappeared at the end of 2020 in Tarn, a case that has garnered significant public attention in France. The court is set to decide in September whether Cédric will be referred to the assizes.
Feasibility Investigation for Electronic Bracelet Release
During a closed-door session of the investigating chamber of the Toulouse Court of Appeal, Jubillar's lawyers successfully argued for a feasibility investigation to explore the possibility of his release under an electronic bracelet. Alexandre Martin, one of his lawyers, stated, 'We found a place where he could live away from all media noise, from any external influence and which would allow him to regain the freedom he deserves after three years.'
Despite maintaining his innocence since his indictment on June 18, 2021, and filing around ten requests for release—all of which have been denied—Jubillar remains in prison. His defense team claims that the justice system is influenced by public opinion, which would struggle to understand his release under the current circumstances.
The Disappearance of Delphine Jubillar
Delphine Jubillar, a nurse and mother of two, vanished on the night of December 15 to 16, 2020, amid a Covid-19 curfew. Her disappearance caused a national stir, especially coming just weeks after Jonathann Daval's conviction for the murder of his wife. Investigators believe Cédric killed Delphine after she announced her intention to divorce him, despite the lack of a body, confession, witness, crime scene, or irrefutable evidence.
The investigation into Delphine's disappearance was officially closed last June following additional information. The public prosecutor's office has requested a court referral for Cédric Jubillar, with a decision expected on September 26.
- Cédric Jubillar's legal team continues to emphasize his innocence, arguing that the lack of concrete evidence should warrant his release. The defense points out the absence of a body, confession, witness, and crime scene, challenging the investigators' conviction in Cédric's guilt.
- The case has drawn parallels with the Jonathann Daval case, where Daval initially denied murdering his wife before eventually confessing. This context has fueled public interest and scrutiny, making the legal proceedings even more complex.
- The feasibility investigation for Cédric's potential release under an electronic bracelet aims to find a suitable living arrangement that minimizes media exposure and external influences, potentially allowing him to regain some semblance of freedom while the legal process continues.
