Career
Lebatelier"s introduction referred to the Algerian Armed Islamic Group"s (GIA) killing of seven Trappist monks in Tibhirine in 1996. Michot negotiated his departure from the University of Louvain, which paid him a financial indemnity, including 50% of his lawyer"s fees. Oxford nevertheless confirmed his appointment (Oxford University Gazette, 23 September 1999).
In England, Michot issued a statement which made clear that he had "never developed any kind of apology for murder" in his writings or statements.
