Corsica: A Magistrate Suspected of Connivance with the Mafia · Global Voices

Who is Hélène Gerhards? Decrites in turn as an obstinate and effective magistrate, now suspected of being a mole of the dreadful team of the Petit Bar, the former investigating judge is also under threat of further prosecution. Potential scams to the detriment of the GMF appear on the occasion of work done on his villa on the south bank of Ajaccio. A supplementary indictment was issued by the prosecutor of the Republic of Nice, Damien Martinelli…

Pierre Alessandri was known in Corsica for his trade union commitment against speculation, fraud and mafia practices. As the investigations continue on his assassination on 17 March, the silence of the authorities is frightening.