Backstab the Blue: Decorated Hero Cop Involved in Death of 17-Year-Old in France in Solitary for Fear of Igniting Further Riots, Judges Say
The week of civil war-like rioting that swept France after 17-year-old Nahel was shot trying to run over a cop and flee a traffic stop caused €650 M in damages. The officer involved in the shooting is being held in solitary confinement “for his own safety” and for fear of further riots, court documents show.
According to court documents revealed by Libération on Monday, July 11, the judges fear that “any release of the shooter might contribute to reigniting“ the riots. The case had “aroused very strong feelings of animosity against public officials, especially the security forces,” the judges wrote.
