In a landmark case, Mohamed Hichem Medjdoub has been sentenced to life in prison for the 2019 Lyon bakery bombing. This article delves into the details of the terror attack, the motivations behind the violence, and the courtroom defiance of the convicted terrorist. Uncover the shocking details of the Lyon bomb attack and its potential impact.
Lyon bakery Bombing: Life Sentence for terrorist Who Sought Civil War
April 7, 2025
The Crime and the Conviction
Mohamed Hichem Medjdoub, 29, received a life sentence today from the Paris Special Assize Court for the May 2019 bombing of a Brioche Dorée bakery in Lyon. The attack, which occurred in rue Victor-Hugo, injured several people, including a 10-year-old girl.
Aims of Terror: Inciting Chaos
Medjdoub, a radicalized Algerian, admitted to planting an improvised explosive device (IED) filled wiht metal projectiles. His motive? To sow fear and incite a victory for the extreme right, hoping to trigger a civil war.
During the trial, Advocate General Nicolas Braconnay stated, If his bomb did not kill anyone, it is only due to chance.
Defiant Words Before Verdict
In a shocking courtroom display hours before the verdict, Medjdoub expressed no remorse. According to l’Afp, he declared in a brave tone, All objectives have been achieved and I don’t regret anything.
Facing the magistrates, he asserted, I’m not a coward,
and claimed a Total victory.
Confrontation in Court
Medjdoub showed contempt for the prosecution, stating, You don’t impress me, you don’t scare anyone.
He further added, As a Muslim, Arab and especially Algerian, I have no moral lessons to receive French people.
Psychological Profile
Experts described Medjdoub as narcissistic
and hazardous,
noting his consistently provocative behavior throughout the trial.
Justice Delivered
After five hours of deliberation, the court found Mohamed Hichem Medjdoub guilty of attempted assassinations in connection with a terrorist enterprise. The sentence: life imprisonment.
The Attack: A Timeline
- Date: May 24, 2019, two days before the European elections.
- Location: Rue Victor-Hugo, Lyon 2e, in front of a Brioche Dorée bakery.
- Weapon: An artisanal bomb placed in a Kraft bag, filled with metal projectiles.
- Impact: Several people wounded, including a 10-year-old girl.
Background: The Rise of Extremism
the attack occurred amidst growing concerns about radicalization and the potential for politically motivated violence in europe. Authorities have been on high alert, notably in the lead-up to major elections.
If his bomb did not kill anyone, it is only due to chance.
Advocate General Nicolas Braconnay
