Michel Zecler testifies to beating by three police officers in 2020
At the trial of the three officers, the music producer described the assault that marked his life. Without the videos, he insisted, his word would not have been enough.
Producer's testimony at trial
Michel Zecler appeared on Tuesday at the second day of the trial of three police officers accused of assaulting him in November 2020. According to BFM TV, the music producer gave his testimony at the bar, describing a beating that he characterised as a lynching.
Zecler repeatedly asserted a central claim: without video recordings of the incident, he would not be present before the court as a recognised victim. This statement underscores the importance of visual evidence in establishing facts in the face of police denials.
The alleged assault dates back to November 2020 and had triggered fierce controversy following the release of videos showing the officers striking the musician. The matter circulated widely in the media and on social networks, reigniting the debate over police violence in France.
The trial continues as Zecler sets out the consequences of this event on his personal and professional life. His testimony constitutes a key moment in the proceedings, the three officers remaining awaiting judgment on the charges brought against them.
Source: BFM TV