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Daughter of Vicha, symbol of anti-Asian hate rallies, says verdict not true justice

14 Sept 00:35 Key points summarised by AI

Vicha Ratanapakdee's daughter, Monthanus, expressed profound disappointment, stating the verdict in her father's killing did not bring true justice.
Antoine Watson, responsible for the 2021 fatal assault on 84-year-old Vicha, was acquitted of murder but convicted of lesser charges: involuntary manslaughter and assault.
Vicha's death became a poignant symbol and rallying point for the national movement against anti-Asian American violence, sparking widespread calls for justice.
Despite the family's belief that Vicha was racially targeted, prosecutors did not file or argue hate crime charges, a decision that remains a significant point of contention.

Yesterday 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.