After the blinding of a teenager during the protests on October 17, the Mulhouse prosecutor's office seizes the investigating judge

An investigation has been opened regarding the circumstances under which a 17-year-old girl, Maïssa, was injured during a protest in Mulhouse, resulting in the loss of vision in her left eye. The prosecutor announced that the inquiry aims to establish the truth about the incident, which occurred on October 17. Maïssa was reportedly struck by a tear gas grenade while attending the protest with friends. Following the incident, she underwent surgery for severe injuries. Her lawyer believes the classification of the case confirms that she was a victim of police action. Another minor was also injured during the protest, highlighting ongoing concerns about police conduct during demonstrations in France.