Group of lawyers suing French interior minister over protesters' life-changing injuries

Euronews · Nela Heidner ·

Lawyers representing at least 18 people injured during recent demonstrations in France say they will take legal acton against Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

Lawyers representing at least 18 people injured during recent demonstrations in France say they will take legal acton against Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

Lawyers representing protesters wounded during a wave of demonstrations across France have announced plans to take Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez to court over alleged police brutality and the use of weapons that have caused serious injuries.

Speaking at a press conference on Friday, 6 November, lawyer Arié Alimi said the legal action would target the minister's alleged responsibility for the use of weapons that have left demonstrators mutilated.

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