# Assassination of Dominique Bernard: referral to the assize court and dismissal in Arras > Three investigating judges ordered the referral to the assize court of Mohammed Mogouchkov, the alleged assailant in the assassination of Dominique Bernard in Arras. The same day, the special assize court pronounced a dismissal for his brother and cousin, three years after the attack. The lawyers of these latter expressed their relief. The antiterrorist prosecutor’s office then appealed this dismissal. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 3 events in Pas-de-Calais, followed from 4 November 2026 to 4 November 2026. 27 articles from 23 sources (justice); last updated on 4 November 2026 at 17:00. Reported toll: 3 deaths, 3 injured. - Status: ongoing - Category: Justice - Place: Pas-de-Calais - First detected: 4 November 2026 at 10:45 - Updated: 4 November 2026 at 17:00 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/304-assassination-of-dominique-bernard-referral-to-the-assize-court-and-dismissal ## Reported figures - 3 deaths - 3 injured ## Coverage angles The three sides report the referral to the assize court of Mohammed Mogouchkov and the dismissal for his brother and cousin, but differ in angle: the left and center detail the judges’ reasoning and the context of the attack, while the right highlights the dismissal and the prosecutor’s appeal. **Common ground** - Mohammed Mogouchkov is referred to the special assize court for the assassination of Dominique Bernard - A dismissal is pronounced for his brother and cousin - The attack took place in Arras on October 13, 2023 and injured three people - The antiterrorist prosecutor’s office has appealed the dismissal **Differences** - The left and center detail the judges’ motivations (premeditated design, preparation, targeting democracy through the school), an angle little developed on the right - The right centers its headline on the dismissal and the prosecutor’s appeal, while the left and center focus more on the referral to the assize court ## Timeline (3 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 --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Assassination of Dominique Bernard: referral to the assize court and dismissal in Arras”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/304-assassination-of-dominique-bernard-referral-to-the-assize-court-and-dismissal Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology