# Assassination of Dominique Bernard: judicial follow-up in Arras > On November 4, 2026, three investigating judges ordered the referral to the assize court of Mohammed Mogouchkov, the presumed assailant in the assassination of Dominique Bernard in Arras. The same day, a dismissal was pronounced for his brother and cousin. The anti-terrorist prosecutor's office appealed the dismissal. On November 5, Mohammed Mogouchkov's younger brother was taken to a detention center following a decision by the Rhône prefecture and is threatened with expulsion. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in 2 departments (Pas-de-Calais, Rhône), followed from 4 November 2026 to 5 November 2026. 29 articles from 24 sources (justice); last updated on 5 November 2026 at 15:40. Reported toll: 3 deaths, 3 injured, 1 arrest. - Status: ongoing - Category: Justice - Place: Pas-de-Calais, Rhône - First detected: 4 November 2026 at 10:45 - Updated: 5 November 2026 at 15:40 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/304-assassination-of-dominique-bernard-judicial-follow-up-in-arras ## Reported figures - 3 deaths - 3 injured - 1 arrests ## Coverage angles The three sides report the referral to the assizes of Mohammed Mogouchkov and the dismissal for his brother and cousin, but differ in angle: the left emphasizes the judges' reasoning and the anti-terrorist prosecutor's appeal, the center details the procedure and its aftermath, while the right highlights the brother's situation and the terrorist dimension. **Common ground** - Mohammed Mogouchkov is referred to the special assize court for the assassination of Dominique Bernard in Arras. - A dismissal was pronounced for his brother and cousin. - The anti-terrorist prosecutor's office appealed the dismissal. - The attack took place on October 13, 2023 and left three people injured. **Differences** - The left stresses the judges' reasoning (premeditated plan, meticulous preparation) and the prosecutor's appeal; the right focuses more on the brother's administrative situation. - The center develops the explanations for the dismissal and the brother's administrative detention, an angle little present on the left. - The right explicitly describes the assailant as a "terrorist" and recalls his flagging for radicalization, an emphasis less marked elsewhere. ## Timeline (4 events) ### 4 November 2026 — [Assassination of Dominique Bernard: Mohammed Mogouchkov committed to trial](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9070-assassination-of-dominique-bernard-mohammed-mogouchkov-committed-to-trial.md) Three investigating judges have ordered the committal to trial of Mohammed Mogouchkov, alleged assailant in the assassination of Dominique Bernard in Arras; his brother and cousin are granted a dismissal. 21 sources, 23 articles · Arras — Pas-de-Calais ### 4 November 2026 — [Assassinat de Dominique Bernard : non-lieu pour le frère et le cousin de l'assaillant](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9100-assassinat-de-dominique-bernard-non-lieu-pour-le-frere-et-le-cousin-de-l.md) La cour d'assises spéciale a prononcé un non-lieu pour le frère et le cousin de l'assassin présumé du professeur Dominique Bernard, trois ans après l'attaque d'Arras. Les avocats font part de leur soulagement. 3 sources, 3 articles · Arras — Pas-de-Calais ### 4 November 2026 — [Assassinat de Dominique Bernard : le parquet antiterroriste fait appel du non-lieu](https://acturadar.com/en/events/9206-assassinat-de-dominique-bernard-le-parquet-antiterroriste-fait-appel-du-non-lieu.md) Après le non-lieu prononcé pour le frère et le cousin de Mohammed Mogouchkov, renvoyé aux assises, le parquet antiterroriste a fait appel de cette décision. 1 sources, 1 articles · Arras — Pas-de-Calais ### 5 November 2026 — [Assassinat de Dominique Bernard : le frère de l'assaillant placé en détention et menacé d'expulsion](https://acturadar.com/en/events/10410-assassinat-de-dominique-bernard-le-frere-de-l-assaillant-place-en-detention-et.md) Le jeune frère de Mohammed Mogouchkov a été conduit en centre de détention après une décision de la préfecture du Rhône et est menacé d'expulsion. 2 sources, 2 articles · Arras — Rhône, Pas-de-Calais --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Assassination of Dominique Bernard: judicial follow-up in Arras”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/304-assassination-of-dominique-bernard-judicial-follow-up-in-arras Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology