French Police Officer to Face Lesser Charge in Nahel Killing

A French policeman involved in the 2023 fatal shooting of teenager Nahel during a traffic stop will now face a lesser charge of 'violence resulting in death' instead of murder, following a week of nationwide protests.

6 Mar, 11:07 — 6 Mar, 11:07

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Police officer to face lesser charge over 2023 killing of teenager Nahel

A French policeman who shot and killed a teenager at point-blank range during a traffic stop in the working-class suburbs north of Paris – sparking a week of violent protests nationwide – will stand trial for "violence resulting in death" rather than murder.

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French Police Officer to Face Lesser Charge in Nahel Killing

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