Death of Cédric Chouviat: the trial of the police officers implicated in involuntary manslaughter postponed to June 2027

The Paris correctional court has postponed the trial of three police officers charged with involuntary manslaughter of Cédric Chouviat to June 2027. The defense and the family’s lawyers criticized the insufficient hearing time, arguing that the case should be tried in a higher court due to its criminal nature. Chouviat died following a police control in January 2020, during which he repeatedly stated he was suffocating. The defense claims the officers acted appropriately during a difficult arrest, while the family’s lawyers argue the charges should reflect the severity of the actions taken. The case has drawn parallels to other instances of police violence, raising ongoing concerns about police conduct in France.