French Officer Facing Trial in Connection with Teen’s Death that Ignited Nationwide Unrest in 2023
A French police officer who shot and killed a teenager at point-blank range in June 2023, triggering a wave of protests and unrest, is set to stand trial for murder, according to statements from the court and prosecution.
The officer faces allegations of murdering 17-year-old Nahel M in the Nanterre suburb of Paris. The trial is tentatively scheduled for either the second or third quarter of 2026.
Florian M, the officer in question, was released from custody in November 2023 after spending five months behind bars.
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