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French Authorities Investigate Antisemitic Rape of 12-Year-Old Jewish Girl in Courbevoie; Macron Calls for Action

Jun 19, 2024, 03:40 PM

French authorities are investigating the gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in the Paris suburb of Courbevoie, in what is being characterized as an antisemitic attack. Three teenagers, aged 12, 13, and 14, have been arrested and charged with multiple offenses, including rape, sexual assault, attempted extortion, invasion of privacy, death threats, violence, and insults. The incident reportedly occurred after the girl's ex-boyfriend discovered her Jewish identity, leading the group to lure her into an abandoned hangar where the assault took place. The attack was reported by Le Figaro. French President Emmanuel Macron has called for schools to hold discussions on racism and antisemitism in response to the attack, which has sparked outrage and calls for action within the Jewish community. Macron's demand has been echoed by political leaders.