France’s justice minister announced on Wednesday that more than 700 people have been sentenced to prison in connection with the riots that occurred late last month. The minister praised the “firm” response of the magistrates in handling the situation.
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In total, there have been 1,278 verdicts issued, with over 95% of defendants being convicted on various charges ranging from vandalism to assaulting police officers. Among them, 600 individuals have already been incarcerated.