# Dominique Bernard assassination: judicial developments in Arras > On November 4, 2026, three investigating judges ordered the referral of Mohammed Mogouchkov, the suspected attacker in the assassination of Dominique Bernard in Arras, to the assize court. The same day, a dismissal was issued for his brother and his cousin. The anti-terrorist prosecutor's office has appealed this dismissal. On November 5, Mohammed Mogouchkov's younger brother was taken to a detention center following a decision by the Rhône prefecture and is facing expulsion. **In brief**: Ongoing story bringing together 4 events in 2 departments (Pas-de-Calais, Rhône), followed from 4 November 2026 to 6 November 2026. 30 articles from 25 sources (justice); last updated on 6 November 2026 at 16:51. 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: 6 November 2026 at 16:51 - Web page: https://acturadar.com/en/stories/304-dominique-bernard-assassination-judicial-developments-in-arras ## Reported figures - 3 deaths - 3 injured - 1 arrests ## Coverage angles The three sides cover the referral of Mohammed Mogouchkov to the assize court, but differ in their focus—either on the investigating judges' reasoning, on the administrative measures targeting the brother, or on the dismissal challenged by the prosecutor's office. **Common ground** - Mohammed Mogouchkov is referred to the special assize court for the assassination of Dominique Bernard - A dismissal has been issued for his brother and his cousin - The anti-terrorist prosecutor's office has appealed this dismissal - The attack took place three years earlier in Arras and left people injured **Differences** - The left details the judges' reasoning (prior intent, meticulous preparation), an angle little developed on the right - The center and right emphasize the younger brother's placement in detention and the threat of expulsion, absent from the provided left-leaning articles - The center highlights the characterization of "threat to public order" regarding the younger brother, not echoed on the left ## 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. 3 sources, 3 articles · Arras — Rhône, Pas-de-Calais --- Cite as: Acturadar, “Dominique Bernard assassination: judicial developments in Arras”, https://acturadar.com/en/stories/304-dominique-bernard-assassination-judicial-developments-in-arras Methodology: https://acturadar.com/en/methodology