French MP Sébastien Delogu Faces Trial Over Alleged Violence During School Protest

The LFI deputy denies accusations of kicking two school staff members during a 2023 demonstration against pension reforms in Marseille.

Sébastien Delogu, a deputy from France Insoumise (LFI), is accused of aggravated violence against two staff members of a Marseille high school during a student protest in March 2023.
Prosecutors have requested a six-month suspended prison sentence and a €1,000 fine, citing his role as a public servant as an aggravating factor.
Delogu denies the allegations, claiming he intervened to protect a student and describing the accusations as politically motivated.
The incident occurred during a pension reform protest, with conflicting accounts from Delogu and the alleged victims, who reported minor injuries and a one-day work stoppage.
A verdict is expected on February 14, 2025, as the court deliberates on the evidence, including video footage showing unclear details of the alleged kicks.