During the trial for the assassination of Federico Martin Aramburu, a psychiatrist testified that the main defendant, Loïk Le Priol, suffers from an "indiscutable" post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Daniel Zagury, the expert psychiatrist, stated on Thursday before the court that while the effects of this syndrome could lessen over time, they would not completely disappear. This diagnosis is significant because Le Priol, 32, is facing a potential life sentence for murder. During his testimony before the Paris court of assizes on September 17, Zagury confirmed that the person who fired the fatal shots was undoubtedly suffering from PTSD. He explained that the former soldier's behavior "may be slightly altered" by the disorder and that alcohol could have worsened its effects. Zagury referred to Le Priol as a "psychopath from a good family" during his testimony. If the court accepts that Le Priol's behavior was altered by PTSD, it could affect the severity of his sentence and the period of safety, during which any reduction in sentence is typically excluded. The verdict is expected on September 25, and the court may need to provide specific reasoning for any adjustments. Le Priol denies having intended to kill Federico Martin Aramburu or having premeditated his death. He claims he was merely defending himself against the rugby player after an alcohol-fueled argument turned into an unprecedented act of violence in a Parisian brasserie on March 19, 2022. The PTSD that Le Priol suffers from is not considered a direct cause of criminal behavior, according to Zagury. The condition, which stems from his military service, was recognized by the judiciary in 2022 when Le Priol was convicted for assaulting another far-right activist. The syndrome was also diagnosed by military doctors after his medical repatriation from Djibouti in mid-2015, when he was part of an elite naval unit. At that time, he scored 73 out of 85 on a psychological test, a result Zagury described as "undeniable." The psychiatrist emphasized that the PTSD is "clinically perfectly characterized." Zagury was asked by the court president if Le Priol could be simulating the disorder. He suggested that Le Priol might downplay his symptoms due to his ideals of masculinity and the perception that PTSD could be seen as a sign of weakness. However, the psychiatrist noted that while PTSD could amplify reactivity in certain situations—such as during the fight involving alcohol—it is not in itself a criminogenic factor. Zagury explained that the effects of PTSD could diminish over time but would not disappear entirely. He warned that there could be "flares" on a "permanent base," particularly in "exceptional situations like those of that day."