Doubs

Doubs is a department (region) in France. Recent news highlights criminal trials and industrial activity within the region. Théo Denner, a lumberjack from Doubs, was sentenced to 18 years in prison for sexually assaulting and blackmailing 42 young people. The case involved creating a fake online persona to lure victims. Separately, Nicolas Zepeda was convicted in absentia for the murder of his ex-girlfriend, though the location of the trial was Lyon (Rhône). On a different note, Finn-Est, a wood construction company specializing in non-settling timber, is experiencing renewed interest due to environmental concerns. Cristel, a cookware manufacturer in Fesches-le-Châtel (Doubs), is seeing success after its revival from the Japy industrial empire, particularly due to debates around the banning of PFAS.