French Justice Minister Faces Negligence Lawsuit Over Girl's Rape Case

France's Justice Minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti, is facing a lawsuit for 'gross negligence' in connection with a girl's rape case. Despite calls for his resignation, Dupond-Moretti has stated he will not step down, though his decision may be challenged.

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French State and Justice Minister to be sued for 'gross negligence' over girl's rape

France's justice minister Gerald Darmanin on June 8 refused to resign after outrage erupted over judicial lapses in the handling of the suspect in an 11-year-old girl's killing. He also ordered prosecutors to re-examine the 70,000 legal complaints under review across France for alleged crimes against children. The government is now looking towards measures to introduce to avoid any such tragedy to happen again. FRANCE 24's James André.

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French Justice Minister Faces Negligence Lawsuit Over Girl's Rape Case

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