At the Trial of Its President, the Rural Coordination Outbids Intimidation

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The prosecutor of Auch requested a suspended fine of 30 000 euros on Thursday against the boss of the agricultural union classified to the far right, Bertrand Venteau. In November, the latter had called for "skinning" the ecologists. The audience was held in a climate of tension.

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The president of the agricultural union was tried this Thursday, September 3rd in Auch for violent statements made ten months earlier. In front of the judges, he defended the metaphor of the political fight. Outside, the supporters of the RC threw eggs on the environmental civil parties who came to court.