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French police officer cleared in high-profile shooting case

There were angry scenes at a court near Paris after it dismissed charges against the officer, finding he shot a suspect in the back in self-defence.

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A French court has acquitted a police officer who shot an armed criminal in the back, judging that he acted in legitimate self-defence, reports Radio France Internationale.

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