French President Emmanuel Macron's criticism of the police officer who shot a teenager has opened him up to accusations he is betraying one of France’s most powerful institutions
Tens of thousands of police were deployed in cities across France Saturday night as unrest continued over the fatal police shooting of a teenager. Officials said law enforcement action led to a ‘calmer night’ with 719 arrests nationwide.
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