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French police officers to face trial for the 2020 beating of a Black man

Updated 2026-11-09 · told from many outlets at once

Three French policemen are on trial for the beating of a black music producer. The assault involved approximately 30 punches and truncheon blows. France’s human rights ombudswoman stated that police used racist insults during the assault.

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