Overview
- The two CRS officers, sentenced Tuesday under a plea-style CRPC, received four months in prison with suspension after admitting guilt and accepting a sentence proposed by the prosecutor.
- AFPTV video from September 18, 2025 showed one officer kick a 20-year-old protester and another push her during a “Bloquons tout” demonstration in Marseille’s Joliette district.
- After the footage spread online, the Marseille prosecutor opened a case for violence causing less than eight days of incapacity and police leaders launched an internal inquiry.
- The officers first denied any intent to harm, then acknowledged their attempt to clear the roadway was not suited to the situation and could be classed as violence.
- The student’s lawyer said she feels her victim status is recognized as the civil case to assess damages was postponed, and he argued more police now opt for CRPC deals, signaling faster accountability in Marseille.