Thousands march for French schoolgirl murdered after police failed to question suspect
Thousands of mourners held a silent march in France to honor an 11-year-old girl murdered by a man who had previously been accused of sexual abuse. The tragedy has sparked national outrage and a debate regarding systemic failures within the French justice system.
Why it matters
The case has prompted a high-level government response and public scrutiny regarding police procedures and the protection of minors.
Lyhanna's father and mother take part in a silent march in tribute to Lyhanna. Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images View image in fullscreen Lyhanna's father and mother take part in a silent march in tribute to Lyhanna. Photograph: Lionel Bonaventure/AFP/Getty Images France Thousands march for French schoolgirl murdered after police failed to question suspect Jérôme Barella had been accused of rape in months before murder but series of delays meant police had failed to summon him for questioning
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