"The officers held the delivery driver in a prone restraint for an extended period while he was wearing a full-face helmet and handcuffed behind his back - a combination of manoeuvres leading to his death, said Hedon's ruling."
"Lawyers for the family said their claim would aim to highlight the lack of internal sanctions or disciplinary proceedings against the officers, who 'have continued to serve and lead normal lives'."
"'You cannot call repeated deliberate actions on the body of a man who is already immobilised 'involuntary homicide',' said Christian Chouviat, the victim's father, on Wednesday."
"Activists have repeatedly accused French police of violence and racism. Few police brutality cases make it to criminal court in France, as most are dealt with internally."
Cedric Chouviat died in January 2020 after police tackled him, leading to a claim against the French state for liability. Three officers face trial for involuntary homicide. Rights ombudswoman Claire Hedon stated police used disproportionate force during the arrest. The family’s lawyers argue that the officers have faced no internal sanctions and that the charge of involuntary homicide is inappropriate. Activists criticize French police for violence and racism, with few cases reaching criminal court.
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