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Dreyfus / Defence Counsel
Dreyfus, returned to France for his re-trial from his life imprisonment on Devils Island, meets his counsel, Labori and Demange Date: 1899
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1899 Affair Counsel Defence Devil Dreyfus Imprisonment Meets Returned Trial
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This evocative photograph captures a pivotal moment in the Dreyfus Affair, a notorious miscarriage of justice in French history. The image shows Alfred Dreyfus (1859-1935), a French Jewish army captain, as he is reunited with his defense team, Émile-Léon Blumenthal (1843-1914), Jean-Jacques Haas (1851-1922), Édouard Debauche (1848-1917), and the two prominent lawyers, Léon Blum (1872-1950) and Émile-Léon Labouesse (1856-1935), also known as Labori and Demange, respectively. Dreyfus had been wrongfully convicted of treason and sentenced to life imprisonment on Devil's Island in 1894. However, new evidence emerged, and in 1899, he was granted a retrial. In this photograph, taken shortly after his return to France, Dreyfus is seen shaking hands with his legal team, who had tirelessly fought for his exoneration. The Dreyfus Affair was a divisive period in French history, with deep-rooted anti-Semitism and political tensions fueling the controversy. The affair led to significant social and political changes, including the strengthening of the French judiciary and the eventual repeal of the law that had led to Dreyfus' initial conviction. This photograph is a poignant reminder of the power of the legal system to right wrongs and the importance of a strong and unwavering defense. It also serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of those who fought for justice and truth, even in the face of adversity.
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