Fernand Labori wounded during Dreyfus retrial at Rennes

Background. Fernand Labori was a French attorney who served as the defense lawyer for Alfred Dreyfus during the 1899 retrial. Dreyfus, a French Army officer, had been wrongfully convicted in 1894. The retrial took place in Rennes, where Labori was unable to secure an acquittal despite evidence of innocence.

Assassination Attempt. During the trial proceedings in Rennes, Labori became the victim of an assassination attempt. The attack resulted in his hospitalization for a week. This incident occurred while he was actively serving as defense counsel in the court-martial that ultimately declared Dreyfus guilty of treason.

Trial Context. The 1899 retrial was a significant judicial development following the publication of Émile Zola's manifesto in 1898. Despite the campaign by Dreyfus' supporters, the court-martial in Rennes declared Dreyfus guilty. Labori's role as defense attorney was central to these proceedings, which took place in the city of Rennes.