Teacher Faces Harassment Trial in Evaëlle Suicide Case

The trial examines the role of a French teacher accused of harassment and its impact on an 11-year-old who died by suicide in 2019.

Prosecutors have requested an 18-month suspended prison sentence and a lifetime teaching ban for the teacher accused of harassing Evaëlle and two other students.
The teacher, Pascale B., is alleged to have humiliated Evaëlle in front of her peers, contributing to a culture of bullying among students.
Evaëlle, described as a sensitive and atypical student, died by suicide in June 2019 after enduring harassment at school and inadequate institutional response.
The trial also highlights systemic issues within the French educational system, including failures to address harassment and protect vulnerable students.
The court's verdict is expected on April 10, while two students accused of bullying Evaëlle will face trial later this year.