A French police officer to stand trial over teen's killing that sparked nationwide riots

A French police officer, Florian M, will stand trial in 2026 for voluntary homicide in the fatal shooting of 17-year-old Nahel Merzouk during a traffic stop in Nanterre in 2023. The incident, captured on video, sparked widespread protests across France, highlighting issues of poverty, discrimination, and lack of opportunity in marginalized communities.