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  "id": 12476487,
  "title": "French policeman charged after firing tear gas grenade at high school student, says prosecutor",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/french-policeman-charged-after-firing-tear-gas-grenade-at-high-school-12476487",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-10-06T21:07:59.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
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    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/highlight/2026/10/07/french-policeman-charged-after-firing-tear-gas-grenade-at-high-school-student-says-prosecutor"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A French policeman has been charged with violence after firing a tear gas grenade at a 14-year-old student during high school protests, according to prosecutors. The incident occurred last week in Saint-Ouen-l'Aumone, northwest of Paris, leaving the teenager, named Eden, severely wounded. Eden lost most of his teeth and suffered a fractured jaw that required surgery, with his jaw sealed shut and him unable to speak or eat normally. The officer, who was detained for questioning, claimed he fired the weapon in response to the student's resistance, but prosecutors stated that the conditions for self-defense were not met due to the disproportionate use of force. The offense can carry a prison sentence of up to 15 years. The teenager's mother told media that her son is unable to speak and eats through a straw. Unions, rights groups, and many of the children have accused the police of using disproportionate force during the protests.",
  "summary": "The boy, named as Eden, lost most of his teeth and suffered facial injuries in the incident on Monday in Saint-Ouen-l’Aumone, northwest of Paris.",
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        "published": "2026-10-06T21:04:02.000Z"
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "French policeman charged after firing tear gas grenade at high school student, says prosecutor",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/06/french-policeman-charged-after-firing-tear-gas-grenade-at-high-school-12476757",
        "published": "2026-10-06T21:07:59.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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