Body‑cam video of RN security officer’s slurs sparks outrage and investigation in Carcassonne
A body‑camera recording made during a municipal patrol in Carcassonne captured a volunteer security officer for the Rassemblement National using racist, homophobic and sexist language toward individuals perceived as North African or African. The footage was released by the local daily Midi Libre and quickly drew public condemnation, including remarks from Equality Minister Aurore Bergé describing the comments as “absolutely unacceptable.”
The incident has prompted the Carcassonne prosecutor’s office to open an investigation. The scandal emerges ahead of the presidential election in which Marine Le Pen is a leading candidate.
How this was covered
- Centrist coverage is the most divided on this story
Why it matters
It shows how extremist language within a major party’s security team can fuel public tension just before a national election.
How this story developed
- Sep 9 RN expels municipal officer in Carcassonne after recorded racist remarks
- Sep 9 The Carcassonne prosecutor’s office has opened a preliminary investigation.
