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French police lethal force controversy 2026
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8 DAYS
7 FACTS
2 EVENTS
2 SOURCES
FIRST ENTRY SEP 14
SEP 21 · Day 8
French protests against police use-of-force bill
Protesters described the bill as giving police a "licence to kill."
The bill states that any law enforcement official who uses force is assumed to have acted legally when using their weapon.
Thousands of protesters across France rallied against a new police use-of-force bill.
SEP 14 · Day 1
Man dies after French police officer throws him to the ground
Video has emerged of a French police officer throwing a 29-year-old homeless man named Youssef E to the ground.
A judicial investigation for intentional violence has been opened against the officer.
The incident occurred during a music festival.