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France Orders Review of 70,000 Abuse Cases After Murder

6/10/2026

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France ordered a review of 70,000 child-abuse investigations after 11-year-old Lyhanna was murdered.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin will stay in office after suspect was charged with kidnapping and murder on June 5.
Prosecutors said the Auch office is understaffed and that France has fewer prosecutors than the European average, delaying cases.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a crisis meeting to demand tougher penalties for serial rapists and strengthen the child-protection bill.

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France ordered a review of 70,000 child-abuse investigations after 11-year-old Lyhanna was murdered.
Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin will stay in office after suspect was charged with kidnapping and murder on June 5.
Prosecutors said the Auch office is understaffed and that France has fewer prosecutors than the European average, delaying cases.
Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu convened a crisis meeting to demand tougher penalties for serial rapists and strengthen the child-protection bill.