Éric de Montgolfier is a famous French prosecutor (procureur de la République). In countries adopting the common law adversarial system or the civil law inquisitorial system, the prosecutor is the chief legal representative of the prosecution. ...

When head prosecutor in Valenciennes, he became famous for prosecuting businessman-cum-politician Bernard Tapie for rigging the match between his football club Olympique de Marseille and the local club of Valenciennes. Tapie was sentenced to prison in 1995 for complicity of corruption and subornation of witnesses. Valenciennes is a town and commune in northern France in the Nord département on the Scheldt river. ... Bernard Tapie (born 26 January 1943 in Paris) is a French businessman, politician and, occasionally, actor, singer, and TV host. ... The striker (wearing red jersey) has run past the defender (in white jersey) and is about to take a shot at the goal, while the goalkeeper positions himself to stop the ball. ... Olympique de Marseille is a football team that plays in Ligue 1, the top level of the French Football League, based in Marseille. ... Valenciennes is a town and commune in northern France in the Nord département on the Scheldt river. ... 1995 was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... This page is about witnesses in law courts. ...

In 2003, as head prosecutor of Nice, he returned to the limelight with allegations that the local judiciary deliberately derails Justice by miscarrying procedures, letting prescription lapse, or losing files, in "sensitive" cases; he also indicated that some members of the judiciary had unhealthy contacts in Masonic lodges with local personalities, including those they have to prosecute. He also opened a criminal investigation targeting rock star Johnny Halliday for allegedly raping an employee of a yacht rented by Halliday. He had also hinted at possible investigations concerning corruption in the city of Nice's administration. 2003 is a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar, and also: The International Year of Freshwater The European Disability Year Events January January 1 - Luíz Inácio Lula Da Silva becomes the 37th President of Brazil. ... City motto: Nicæa civitas. ... Justice is a concept involving the fair, moral, and impartial treatment of all persons, especially in law. ... Prescription has various meanings. ... American Square & Compasses Freemasonry is a worldwide fraternal organization. ... Johnny Hallyday Johnny Hallyday (born June 15, 1943) is a French singer and actor. ... A yacht was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used to convey important persons. ... City motto: Nicæa civitas. ...

An official report from the inspection corps of the Justice ministry blamed him for unwarranted accusations against his colleagues, but supporters of Montgolfier argue that he is criticized merely because he has uncovered cases involving well-connected people.