at the trial, the release of the architect arouses the incomprehension of the families of victims

Misunderstanding can be read on the faces of the families of victims of the collapsed balcony of Angers (Maine et Loire)Tuesday, May 31. Since the tragedy that occurred on October 15, 2016, during which four students were killed, families have been awaiting the trial. They come out disappointed. “We have the impression that we have been heard, but not listened to”testifies Pascale Oakmother of Lou Oakone of the victims.

The victims had died during a party in an apartment. The balcony they were on had collapsed, taking them down a deadly fall several stories high. During the lawsuits were judged those who designed, built and controlled this dangerous balcony. For the prosecutor, the main responsible was the architect, Frédéric Rolland: four years in prison, including two firm, had been claimed. The court eventually released him. He has indeed committed faults, poor workmanship, but for justice, they have no direct link with the disaster. An unacceptable release for the families of victims. Another defendant, the works supervisor, was released. Two masons and a site supervisor were given suspended prison sentences.