Amy Mek
In an appalling miscarriage of justice, a case unfolding in Saint-Herblain, near Nantes, has left the public outraged and questioning the priorities of the judicial system. A young disabled man, a vulnerable individual suffering from a mental disorder, was brutally raped in the public toilets of the Atlantis shopping center in November 2024. While the alleged rapist, an Algerian man under an Order to Leave French Territory (OQTF), remains in custody, the security guard who exposed the crime now faces a suspended prison sentence and financial penalties.
The Crime and Immediate Response
On Friday, November 22, 2024, the shopping center, adorned in festive Christmas decorations, was bustling with visitors. Amidst the crowd, a mother frantically searched for her 25-year-old son, who had not returned from the public toilets. She discovered that he had been raped. Security guards, alerted by her distress, immediately apprehended the suspect to prevent his escape and called the police.
The suspect, 36-year-old Abderrahman Hannouche, an Algerian man with no fixed address or legal residency in France, was found to be under the influence of alcohol and narcotics at the time. Hannouche was charged with aggravated rape, with the victim’s vulnerability and the suspect’s intoxication cited as aggravating factors. He was imprisoned on November 24, 2024, pending trial.
The Role of the Security Guard
Video surveillance from the shopping center played a critical role in the investigation. However, the case took an unexpected turn when a security guard leaked footage from the surveillance system. The video, showing the victim and suspect entering the restroom together, circulated on social media, bringing widespread attention to the crime.
The 23-year-old security guard’s actions were instrumental in strengthening the criminal investigation, yet he was prosecuted for invasion of privacy and the dissemination of images. On January 24, 2025, he was handed a six-month suspended prison sentence and ordered to pay in damages.
The Judicial Verdict
The court’s decision has sparked widespread backlash. The security guard, hailed by many as a whistleblower for exposing the crime, was ordered to pay €3,500 in moral damages and €800 in legal fees to the victim’s family. In a shocking twist, he was also ordered to pay €500 to the alleged rapist for violating his privacy by disseminating the images. The court outrageously deemed the rapist a victim as well.
Public Outrage and Questions of Justice
This verdict has ignited public fury, with critics condemning the judicial system for prioritizing the privacy of an alleged rapist over the justice owed to the victim. Many are questioning why Hannouche, a man under an OQTF, was allowed to remain in the country and roam freely, ultimately endangering vulnerable individuals.
The victim’s family’s anguish has been compounded by a legal system that seems to have turned its back on them. Meanwhile, the security guard, who acted to expose the crime and bring justice, now faces severe penalties for his actions.
Key Questions Remain
- Accountability for Hannouche: How did a man without legal residency or stability evade deportation and remain a threat to public safety?
- Protection for the Vulnerable: What measures will be taken to prevent such crimes in public spaces?
- Justice for the Whistleblower: Shouldn’t those who expose heinous crimes be protected rather than punished?
A System in Need of Reform
This case exposes the glaring failures of France’s open-border policies and the systemic disregard for enforcing immigration laws. It exposes a broken judicial system that seems more concerned with shielding suspects than delivering justice to victims. This is not just a failure—it’s a betrayal of the vulnerable and those brave enough to fight for the truth.
As outrage spreads, the people of France and the world demand nothing less than a reckoning. The call is clear: overhaul a broken system that prioritizes political correctness over accountability, enforce immigration laws that protect society, and implement judicial reforms that ensure justice is not just a word but a reality.
RAIR Foundation
Raped disabled man. “Privacy” for the rapist and money for his efforts? Can’t be real. He’s lucky.. in most 3rd world countries he’d ended up with burning tire around his little neck.. minus balls and a sausage.
France is one of the devils major strongholds.