Overview

• 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.