Former Mayor Acquitted of Drug Trafficking Charges After Prosecution Withdraws Appeal
Mélanie Boulanger, the former mayor of Canteleu in Normandy, has been definitively acquitted of charges related to complicity in drug trafficking, marking the end of a complex legal battle. The prosecution withdrew its appeal, bringing a resolution to a case that had cast a shadow over the former mayor and the small town.
Boulanger’s defense counsel, Antoine de Saint-Rémy, expressed relief
Will the lingering doubt surrounding the accusations permanently damage Mélanie Boulanger’s reputation,even with the acquittal?
“Antoine,this case garnered meaningful attention,even raising questions about trust in local leadership. Do you think this acquittal will help Mélanie Boulanger rebuild that trust within the community, or will the shadow of these accusations linger?” [[1](https://www.rfi.fr/en/france/20240705-ex-mayor-of-normandy-village-acquitted-of-complicity-in-drug-traffickingl)]
