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France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death

  • France's justice minister ordered prosecutors to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after public outrage over the death of an 11‑year‑old girl.
  • The case provoked strong criticism that authorities failed to act on earlier rape complaints against the main suspect, called a "terrible failure" of the justice system.
  • The minister vowed to take responsibility, proposing disciplinary measures up to dismissal (and possible resignation) if shortcomings are found.
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