US EditionTrump Administration Denounces 'Terrorism' in France After Activist's Killing
Two suspects face intentional homicide charges for the fatal beating of far-right activist Quentin Deranque amid violent far-left and far-right clashes, prosecutors said.
- A French far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, was killed by suspected hard-left militants in Lyon, which the U.S. State Department suggested might count as terrorism.
- Two people aged 20 and 25 have been charged with intentional homicide in relation to Deranque's fatal beating, while a third suspect has been charged with complicity.
- The killing has fomented tensions in France ahead of upcoming municipal elections and presidential polls where the far-right National Rally party is seen as having its best chance yet at winning the top job.
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In summary: Murder of Quentin, the underlies of the investigation. Jubilee, Zacchello, horror behind closed doors. Laure Zacchello, a murder without bodies. Philippe Pressecq, confessions of a dress. (Replay LCI).
The U.S. State Department said it is watching closely the case of a French far-right activist killed by suspected hard-left militants, suggesting it might count as terrorism, in comments that may stir fresh tensions between Paris and Washington.
Radio France Internationale
Trump administration denounces 'terrorism' in France after activist's killing
US President Donald Trump's administration on Friday denounced "terrorism" and left-wing violence in France as French police braced for a weekend rally for a slain far-right activist.
"When we decide to kill people for their opinions instead of persuading them, we place ourselves outside civilization," wrote X the Under-Secretary of State for Public Diplomacy, Sarah Rogers, pointing out that the United States is following this case "nearly".
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