The trial of Adel Gourini concluded on Friday, September 18, 2026, with a verdict that had been anticipated for some time. Gourini was found guilty of intentionally stabbing a 15-year-old boy who had stepped in to stop a fight between teenagers in the French town of Romans-sur-Isère in 2024. The court determined that the attack was deliberate and not in self-defense, leading to a conviction. The incident occurred during a confrontation between groups of young people, and the victim, who was not involved in the initial fight, intervened to help. Gourini’s actions resulted in serious injury, and the court took into account the severity of the attack and the vulnerability of the victim when determining the sentence. Gourini was sentenced to 15 years in prison, a term that reflects the gravity of the crime. The judge emphasized the deliberate nature of the attack and the harm caused to an innocent teenager who was trying to de-escalate the situation. The sentence also considers the need to protect the community from such acts of violence. The case has drawn attention to the issue of youth violence and the importance of intervention in such situations. While the legal process has now concluded, the incident serves as a reminder of the consequences of aggressive behavior and the potential for serious harm when conflicts escalate.