Overview

• The Court of Cassation's decision is final, marking the end of a 30-year campaign by Fesch's son, Gérard, to restore his father's honor.
• Jacques Fesch was executed for murdering a police officer during a robbery attempt in 1954, despite later showing signs of redemption while in prison.
• The court acknowledged Fesch's respectful behavior in prison and his spiritual journey but found these insufficient as proof of genuine repentance.
• Fesch's writings, expressing regret and spiritual insights, gained posthumous recognition, leading to an ongoing Catholic Church beatification process.
• The court's decision reflects a reluctance to associate legal rehabilitation with religious conversion, emphasizing secular principles in its ruling.