Overview

• The Paris criminal court convicted a 30-year-old BrAV-M officer of intentional violence for pushing Daniel B., an LDH observer, to the ground during a May 1, 2021 protest.
• The officer was sentenced to complete a citizenship course, marking a judicial effort to address police misconduct at demonstrations.
• Video evidence recorded by a protester showed the officer using both hands to strike Daniel B., causing him to fall amid the crowd.
• Daniel B., a retired journalist, stated he was clearly identifiable as an LDH observer, wearing distinct markings, and was targeted while documenting police actions.
• The officer claimed he intended only to push aside an obstacle while pursuing another individual but failed to recognize the observer's role.