French police face trial over beating of black man
The gist
Three French police officers went on trial in Paris over the 2020 beating of music producer Michel Zecler.
The case became a symbol of video evidence in police brutality proceedings.
How it unfolded
- Nov 21, 2020Music producer Michel Zecler was assaulted by police in his recording studio in Paris's 17th arrondissement; officers said they stopped him for not wearing a surgical mask.
- Nov 28, 2020About a week after the beating, President Emmanuel Macron wrote on Facebook that footage of the assault was "unacceptable" and "shames us."
- 2025Three officers were accused of assaulting Zecler and filing a misleading police report, according to the Paris prosecutor's office.
Key terms
- Paris prosecutor's office
- A legal official who represents the state in bringing criminal charges against an accused person in court.
Source: Wikipedia