Murder of Girl Sparks Outrage as French Minister Rejects Calls to Resign

A French government minister is facing calls for resignation following public outrage over the murder of a young girl, but has refused to step down. The case has highlighted France's low conviction rate for sexual assault cases involving minors, with only seven percent of such cases resulting in conviction of the perpetrator. The incident has intensified scrutiny of how French authorities handle crimes against children and sparked broader debate about the justice system's effectiveness in protecting minors from sexual violence.