Versailles Court Revisits Charges in Police Shooting of Nahel Merzouk

After the Court of Cassation nullified the re-qualification of the shooting incident, the Versailles Court of Appeal is set to reassess the charges against the police officer who killed Nahel Merzouk. The appeal, filed by the officer's defence, seeks a dismissal and argues that the shooting was lawful and within the legal framework. The court will review the appropriate charge—whether it remains a homicide or should be elevated to murder—during a closed-door session.

A decision is expected to be deliberated and announced at a later date, with the possibility of additional legal challenges. The case stems from a fatal police shooting that sparked nationwide unrest and remains a focal point of debate over police accountability.