French policemen go on trial over 2020 beating of Black music producer
Summary
Three French police officers went on trial on November 9 over the 2020 beating of Black music producer Michel Zecler. The officers said Zecler was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic; the assault renewed public anger over police violence in France.Key Facts
- The trial began on Monday, November 9, 2026.
- Three French police officers are on trial over the beating.
- The incident took place in 2020.
- The victim, Michel Zecler, is a Black music producer.
- Zecler was 47 at the time of the article.
- The officers said Zecler was not wearing a face mask during the Covid pandemic.
- The case is described as a rare police brutality case to reach court.
- The assault renewed debate about police violence in France.
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