Four French policemen will stand trial for beating Michel Zecler, a black musician, in November 2020, after an alleged confrontation regarding cannabis odor and Covid mask violation. The attack, which led to serious injuries, drew public condemnation, including remarks from President Macron labeling the police's actions as unacceptable. Despite video evidence contradicting the police account and abuse claims, prosecutors decided not to pursue hate crime charges due to insufficient evidence, a decision criticized by Zecler's lawyer, who highlighted evident racial undertones during the incident.
We regret that the aggravating circumstance of racism was not retained, despite the evidence gathered and testimony that confirmed it, said Caroline Toby, Zecler's lawyer.
At the time, President Emmanuel Macron said the police's actions were "unacceptable" and "shameful".
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