A defense lawyer represents Marc Dutroux, a man sentenced to life for the rape and murder of several minors in Belgium.
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A defense lawyer represents Marc Dutroux, a man sentenced to life for the rape and murder of several minors in Belgium.
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Xavier Magnée, a defense lawyer in Belgium, took on the case of Marc Dutroux in the late 1990s. Dutroux was convicted of the abduction, rape, and murder of several girls. This documentary, released in 2005, examines Magnée's role in defending a man who became known as a symbol of evil in Belgian society. It addresses the complexities surrounding the legal obligation to represent clients, regardless of their crimes. The duration of the film is 52 minutes.
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Why Watch
- Meet Xavier Magnée, the lawyer of notorious criminal Marc Dutroux.
- Find out how the legal system handles high-profile cases.
- See the societal impact of Dutroux's crimes on victims' families.
Did You Know
- Marc Dutroux was sentenced to life imprisonment for his crimes in 2004.
- The documentary was released in 2005, a year after Dutroux's sentencing.
- Dutroux was convicted of kidnapping, raping, and murdering several girls.
- Xavier Magnée faced public backlash for defending Dutroux.
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Who is Xavier Magnée?
Xavier Magnée is the defense lawyer of Marc Dutroux, a Belgian convicted of multiple crimes including the rape and murder of minors.
What crimes was Marc Dutroux convicted of?
Marc Dutroux was sentenced to life imprisonment for the rape of minors and the murder of several girls.
What is the duration of the documentary 'L'Avocat du diable'?
The documentary 'L'Avocat du diable' has a duration of 52 minutes.
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