Public Outcry Over Lenient Sentence for Threats Against Paris School Principal

French citizens overwhelmingly demand harsher penalties for death threats against educators following a controversial court ruling.

A 27-year-old man received a fine and a citizenship course for threatening a Paris school principal on social media.
The Paris prosecutor's office, which had sought a suspended one-year prison sentence, has appealed the court's decision.
A CSA survey reveals that 85% of French people believe prison sentences should be mandatory for threats against educators.
The incident stemmed from a confrontation over a student's refusal to remove her veil at school, leading to the principal's early retirement for safety reasons.
The case has reignited discussions about the protection of educational staff and the severity of punishments for threats.