Officer's racist and sexist remarks documented in audio recording
Municipal officer investigated for racist, sexist remarks; suspension and credential revocation announced.
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Carcassonne Police Misconduct Investigation
Investigation into police conduct during Fête de la Musique event in Carcassonne involving assault allegations, a death, and racist remarks by officers.
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2026-09-09 to 2026-11-06 · UTC publication dates
Coverage begins 9 Sept, 12:31 UTC
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What happened
Video of Carcassonne municipal police officers using racist language released by Midi Libre
A video recorded in November 2025 showing municipal police officers in Carcassonne using racist, sexist, and misogynist language was released by the newspaper Midi Libre on Tuesday evening. The video was accidentally recorded when one officer's body camera remained active during a patrol when the officer believed it was turned off.
Former Prime Minister Gabriel Attal criticizes National Rally over police officer remarks
Gabriel Attal, a candidate in the presidential election and former Prime Minister, posted on X that the remarks represent what France would look like under National Rally rule. He criticized the new National Rally mayor of Carcassonne for reinstating the police chief despite knowledge of an ongoing administrative investigation that began in early 2026.
Police officer provided security for National Rally president Jordan Bardella in February 2026
The police officer who made the racist remarks served as security personnel during a February 2026 visit by Jordan Bardella, president of the National Rally, to Carcassonne.
Carcassonne municipal government condemns racist remarks by police officers
The municipality of Carcassonne, which was won by the National Rally in municipal elections in March 2026, issued a statement condemning the racist remarks as unacceptable and pledging that responsibilities would be established and sanctions proportionate to the gravity of the facts would be applied.
La France insoumise coordinator criticizes National Rally over racist content
Manuel Bompard, national coordinator of La France insoumise, posted on social media X that those who spend time decontaminating the National Rally image should open their eyes, stating that nothing has changed in a party he characterized as infested with racism and fascism.
National Rally suspends police officer from party duties over racist remarks
The Rassemblement National (National Rally/RN) party suspended one of the police officers involved from his volunteer positions within the party's security service. The party stated that the officer was immediately suspended and that an exclusion procedure was also immediately initiated.
French government minister denounces racist remarks as unacceptable
Aurore Bergé, the minister responsible for gender equality and fighting discrimination, denounced the remarks as absolutely unacceptable, characterized them as a criminal offense, and expressed concern about a liberation of racist speech.
Prosecutor's office opens investigation into racist remarks by Carcassonne police
The prosecutor's office of Carcassonne opened a preliminary investigation into the racist and misogynist remarks made by the municipal police officers in the video. The prosecutor did not specify the date when the investigation was opened.
Occitanie regional president condemns racist remarks by Carcassonne police
Carole Delga, Socialist Party president of the Occitanie region, expressed outrage at the racist, misogynist remarks and appeals to violence made by Carcassonne municipal police officers, and called for sanctions to be imposed.
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Prosecutor finds no causal link between police intervention and homeless man's death
Prosecutor finds no connection between police intervention and homeless man's death 13 days later.
Investigation targets municipal police officer for discriminatory conduct
Carcassonne municipal police officer faces investigation for racist and sexist remarks with suspension proceedings underway.
Judicial inquiry launched into police assault; homeless man dies 13 days later
Judicial inquiry opened into police assault; homeless man dies 13 days later after intervention.
National Rally expels officer over racist remarks; Bardella condemns conduct
National Rally expels officer over racist remarks; Bardella condemns conduct as ignoble.
Four officers suspended as Carcassonne police discipline process unfolds
Four officers suspended following investigation into racist remarks; discipline process advances from investigation to enforcement.
Officer files privacy complaint as discipline proceedings advance
Prosecutor investigating privacy complaint while advancing credential revocation procedures.
French political leaders unite to condemn Carcassonne police racism
French political leaders across multiple levels condemn Carcassonne police racism and scrutinize National Rally ties.
National Rally suspends officer who provided security for party president
National Rally suspends officer connected to racist remarks scandal who previously secured its president.
Carcassonne police racist remarks spark official investigation and condemnation
Video of racist remarks by Carcassonne police sparks prosecutor investigation and municipal condemnation.