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Isabelle Coutant-PeyreFrench lawyer
Date of Birth: 05.07.1953
Country:  France |
Content:
- Early Life and Career
- Defense of Revolutionaries
- Carlos the Jackal
- Notable Clients
- Charles Sobhraj (serial killer)
- Later Years and Legacy
Early Life and Career
Isabelle Coutant-Peyre was a French lawyer who gained notoriety as the fiancée of Ilich Ramírez Sánchez, an international terrorist known as "Carlos the Jackal." Born in Paris, France, Coutant-Peyre studied law and began her career as an advocate.
Defense of Revolutionaries
After working with Jacques Verges, a defense attorney for Djamila Bouhired, Coutant-Peyre embraced Verges's defense of "revolutionaries." She represented clients who were involved in political struggles and often employed the "rupture" method to expose system flaws.
Carlos the Jackal
In the late 1990s, Coutant-Peyre became engaged to Carlos the Jackal. She believed in his innocence and defended him against charges of terrorism. Their marriage was complicated by Carlos' imprisonment in France, where he remained a high-profile inmate.
Notable Clients
Coutant-Peyre also represented a diverse clientele, including:Stelio Capo Chichi (Corsican nationalist)
Youssouf Fofana (murderer of Ilan Halimi)
Roger Garaudy (French philosopher convicted of Holocaust denial)
Mohamed Benalel Mera (father of Mohamed Merah, responsible for the Toulouse and Montauban terrorist attacks)
Charles Sobhraj (serial killer)
Islamic Republic of Iran (in a lawsuit against the film "Argo")Political Activism
Coutant-Peyre's legal work often intertwined with her political activism. She drew criticism for comparing French police to the Gestapo and faced jail time for the comparison.
Later Years and Legacy
Isabelle Coutant-Peyre died on April 12, 2024, at the age of 70. She left behind a legacy as a controversial but dedicated advocate for her clients and a complex figure in the world of international terrorism.
