1894 Trial

The 1894 Trial refers to the legal case against Alfred Dreyfus, a French Jewish army officer wrongly accused of espionage. He was convicted of passing secret military information to Germany, based on false evidence and anti-Semitic prejudice. The trial revealed significant flaws, including forged documents and manipulation. It sparked widespread debate about justice, nationalism, and anti-Semitism in France. Ultimately, Dreyfus was exonerated in 1906, highlighting the importance of fairness and truth in judicial proceedings.