Thierry Mandon will be tried on June 20 for “scams” and “attempted embezzlement of public property” He is suspected in his former functions at the Cité du design in Saint-Étienne (Loire) He resigned in October 2022, citing “personal reasons”, while the structure was facing financial difficulties. Noting a deficit of 1.4 million euros, the president of the City, Marc Chassaubéné, requested an audit.