Dozens of individuals arrested during looting incidents on Saturday were brought to court on Tuesday, October 20th, in Paris, Lyon, and Marseille. The trials involved individuals accused of participating in the looting that followed recent mobilization efforts. The majority of those appearing in court received suspended sentences, which were less severe than those requested by the prosecution. This outcome suggests weaknesses in the evidence presented by the authorities. The swift legal proceedings highlight the pressure faced by judges as they navigated these cases. These initial judgments indicate a complex situation regarding the prosecution of those involved in the unrest. The cases underscore the challenges in building strong cases against individuals accused of looting during periods of social upheaval in France.