March in France for girl whose killing sparked outcry over lapses
Summary
Thousands of people in Fleurance, France, joined a silent march to honor Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl who was found dead after going missing. The killing has raised public anger over failures in the justice system, as the main suspect, who was arrested, had a history of child abuse accusations but was never convicted.Key Facts
- Lyhanna, an 11-year-old girl from Fleurance, went missing on May 29 and was found dead last week.
- The main suspect, Jerome B., is 41 years old and had been accused multiple times of sexually abusing minors but was not convicted.
- About 6,000 people marched silently in Fleurance to remember Lyhanna, wearing white and holding flowers.
- The march was attended by local officials but no national politicians, per the family’s wishes.
- President Emmanuel Macron condemned failures in the justice system that allowed the suspect to remain free.
- Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin apologized to Lyhanna’s family and expressed anger over the judicial lapses.
- Jerome B. worked in schools and lived in a nearby village; he was formally charged with suspected abduction and is in custody.
- The local community has expressed strong emotions and concerns about protecting children from abuse in the future.
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