74-Year-Old Man to Be Judged for Egg Attack on Jordan Bardella at Moissac Book Signing

Jean-Paul M., a 74-year-old farmer, is set to appear in court on December 2 at the Montauban judicial court, charged with "voluntary violence against a public authority person" after smashing an egg on the head of Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally (RN), during a book signing event in Moissac, Tarn-et-Garonne, on November 29. The act was preceded by Jean-Paul M. purchasing Bardella's book "Ce que veulent les Français" the day before, indicating premeditation.

Following the incident, he was arrested by gendarmes and held in police custody for nearly 48 hours. During his custody, he admitted to bringing an egg and confetti to the event but expressed regret, asserting he did not intend to harm Bardella. Prosecutor Bruno Sauvage requested provisional detention. Authorities found no links between Jean-Paul M. and an anti-RN protest occurring simultaneously. His attorney emphasized he is not affiliated with any political party or extreme left movement.