Cédric Chouviat's death in 2020

Cédric Chouviat was killed in Paris in January 2020 during a traffic stop by police, who used a chokehold and a ventral hold on him. His death was initially attributed to a cardiac arrest by authorities, but this account was later challenged.

Citizen investigation reveals truth

A citizen-led counter-investigation, involving journalists, lawyers, and Chouviat's family, uncovered evidence contradicting the official narrative. They collected videos, witness statements, and recordings of Chouviat saying "I am choking" nine times, indicating he was being restrained.

Legal charges and criticism

The prosecutor charged the involved police officers with involuntary manslaughter, a decision criticized by some as insufficient. The officers' lawyers requested the charges be dismissed, while Chouviat's family has waited over six years for accountability.

LDH highlights systemic issues

The League for Human Rights (LDH) has long criticized systemic obstacles in handling police violence cases, including the lack of independence in the prosecutor's office and the absence of an independent oversight body for law enforcement.

LDH supports family and calls for reform

The LDH supports Chouviat's family in their fight for a fair trial and has called for a ban on lethal restraint techniques like the ventral hold, which Chouviat was subjected to during his death.