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French Officer Faces Trial in Nahel Merzouk Case

3/6/2026

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  • The Versailles appeals court ruled it could not establish intent to kill, so Florian M., a French police officer, will face trial for voluntary assault leading to death in the 2023 Nahel Merzouk case.
  • Nationwide protests followed Merzouk's death during a traffic stop.
  • The maximum sentence for voluntary assault leading to death is 20 years.