Donations for the French police officer, who shot dead 17-year-old Nahel in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check triggering nationwide protests across the country, have been halted as the fund reached more than 1.6 million euros ($1.7 million).&nbsp;

French far-right media personality Jean Messiha, who was the one behind launching the initiative on GoFundMe.com, on Wednesday said that he had closed the campaign in accordance with the policeman's family as it had reached "a comfortable level".

An ultra-nationalist and former adviser to anti-immigration politicians Marine Le Pen and Eric Zemmour, Messiha launched the crowdfunding campaign last week sparking controversy and calls for GoFundMe to suspend the collection.

The mother of the victim, Nahel M, who was shot dead by the French policeman last week, launched legal action against Messiha.

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"A complaint has been lodged today for fraud by a group, misuse of personal data and conspiracy in these crimes against Jean Messiha and everyone identified in the investigation as taking part in these offences," her lawyer Yassine Bouzrou said in a statement, as quoted by news agency AFP.

Several left-wing lawmakers have also launched legal action in an attempt to close the fund.

<h2>Funds for French police officer top donations given to victim's family</h2>

The amount raised for the police officer exceeded the donations made to the teenager's family, sparking outrage among many French nationals.

The crowdfunding, which was launched on the US platform GoFundMe by French far-right media personality Jean Messiha, received more than 72,000 private donations.

"This police officer is the victim of a national witch-hunt and it is a disgrace," Messiha tweeted.

"The fact that it was someone close to the far right who launched this fund does not, without doubt, help to calm things down," said French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne.

A video of the incident being circulated on social media showed two police officers beside the car, a Mercedes AMG, with one shooting as the driver pulled away.

Another teenager in the car has claimed the officers who stopped Nahel hit him with the butts of their pistols, and a voice can be heard on the video shouting: "You are going to get a bullet in the head."

Messiha said the fund was "a cry from French people to demand order, a cry of love for their security forces."

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Donations for the French police officer, who shot dead 17-year-old Nahel in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check triggering nationwide protests across the country, have been halted as the fund reached more than 1.

Donations for the French police officer, who shot dead 17-year-old Nahel in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check triggering nationwide protests across the country, have been halted as the fund reached more than 1.6 million euros ($1.7 million). French far-right media personality Jean Messiha, who was the one behind launching the initiative on GoFundMe.com, on Wednesday said that he had closed the campaign in accordance with the policeman's family as it had reached "a comfortable level". An ultra-nationalist and former adviser to anti-immigration politicians Marine Le Pen and Eric Zemmour, Messiha launched the crowdfunding campaign last week sparking controversy and calls for GoFundMe to suspend the collection. The mother of the victim, Nahel M, who was shot dead by the French policeman last week, launched legal action against Messiha. Also read: Fundraising campaign for French police officer who shot teenager tops donations given to victim's family "A complaint has been lodged today for fraud by a group, misuse of personal data and conspiracy in these crimes against Jean Messiha and everyone identified in the investigation as taking part in these offences," her lawyer Yassine Bouzrou said in a statement, as quoted by news agency AFP. Several left-wing lawmakers have also launched legal action in an attempt to close the fund. Funds for French police officer top donations given to victim's family The amount raised for the police officer exceeded the donations made to the teenager's family, sparking outrage among many French nationals. The crowdfunding, which was launched on the US platform GoFundMe by French far-right media personality Jean Messiha, received more than 72,000 private donations. "This police officer is the victim of a national witch-hunt and it is a disgrace," Messiha tweeted. "The fact that it was someone close to the far right who launched this fund does not, without doubt, help to calm things down," said French Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne. A video of the incident being circulated on social media showed two police officers beside the car, a Mercedes AMG, with one shooting as the driver pulled away. Another teenager in the car has claimed the officers who stopped Nahel hit him with the butts of their pistols, and a voice can be heard on the video shouting: "You are going to get a bullet in the head." Messiha said the fund was "a cry from French people to demand order, a cry of love for their security forces." (With inputs from the agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE You can now write for wionews.com and be a part of the community. Share your stories and opinions with us here.

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The policeman who shot dead a 17-year-old in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check and failing to comply with an order to stop his car on Tuesday, triggering protests in the country, has apologised to the victim's family while in custody, said his lawyer.

"The first words he pronounced were to say sorry and the last words he said were to say sorry to the family," Laurent-Franck Lienard told BFMTV late Thursday.

"He is devastated, he doesn't get up in the morning to kill people," Lienard said. "He didn't want to kill him."

A video of the incident being circulated on social media showed two police officers beside the car, a Mercedes AMG, with one shooting as the driver pulled away.

Lienard said the police officer was "extremely shocked by the violence of this video".

The officer has been charged with voluntary homicide and remanded in custody.

<h2>Mother of victim says policeman saw 'an Arab face'</h2>

The mother of the teenager who was killed by the French police officer said that she thought the death of her son was racially motivated.

"I don't blame the police, I blame one person: the one who took the life of my son," Mounia told the France 5 channel in her first media interview since the shooting on Tuesday morning.

"I have friends who are officers. They are completely behind me... they don't agree with what happened," she said.

She further said that the 38-year-old policeman could have used other ways to tame his son, who was driving a Mercedes without a licence.

"He didn't need to kill my son. A bullet? So close to his chest? No, no," the single mother, described as a worker in the medical sector, told the channel in tears.

The officer "saw an Arab face, a little kid, and wanted to take his life," she said.

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"How long is this going to go on for? How many other children are going to go like this? How many mothers will find themselves like me?" she added.

<h2>Violent protests continue in France&nbsp;</h2>

France continued to simmer for the second consecutive day as thousands of more security forces were deployed across the nation to prevent violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of the teenager.

Videos circulating online show intense confrontations between protesters and law enforcement, with police employing tear gas and rubber bullets.

Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said earlier that at least 150 people have been arrested across the country, and several public buildings have been "burned or attacked".

Videos going viral on social media purportedly showed angry mobs torching cars and ransacking shops. 
 
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The policeman who shot dead a 17-year-old in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check and failing to comply with an order to stop his car on Tuesday, triggering protests in the country, has apologised to the victim's family while in custody, said his lawyer.

The policeman who shot dead a 17-year-old in the Paris suburb of Nanterre for fleeing a traffic check and failing to comply with an order to stop his car on Tuesday, triggering protests in the country, has apologised to the victim's family while in custody, said his lawyer. "The first words he pronounced were to say sorry and the last words he said were to say sorry to the family," Laurent-Franck Lienard told BFMTV late Thursday. "He is devastated, he doesn't get up in the morning to kill people," Lienard said. "He didn't want to kill him." A video of the incident being circulated on social media showed two police officers beside the car, a Mercedes AMG, with one shooting as the driver pulled away. Lienard said the police officer was "extremely shocked by the violence of this video". The officer has been charged with voluntary homicide and remanded in custody. Mother of victim says policeman saw 'an Arab face' The mother of the teenager who was killed by the French police officer said that she thought the death of her son was racially motivated. "I don't blame the police, I blame one person: the one who took the life of my son," Mounia told the France 5 channel in her first media interview since the shooting on Tuesday morning. "I have friends who are officers. They are completely behind me... they don't agree with what happened," she said. She further said that the 38-year-old policeman could have used other ways to tame his son, who was driving a Mercedes without a licence. "He didn't need to kill my son. A bullet? So close to his chest? No, no," the single mother, described as a worker in the medical sector, told the channel in tears. The officer "saw an Arab face, a little kid, and wanted to take his life," she said. Also read: French police officer detained on homicide charges after killing teenager for fleeing traffic stop "How long is this going to go on for? How many other children are going to go like this? How many mothers will find themselves like me?" she added. Violent protests continue in France France continued to simmer for the second consecutive day as thousands of more security forces were deployed across the nation to prevent violent protests sparked by the fatal shooting of the teenager. Videos circulating online show intense confrontations between protesters and law enforcement, with police employing tear gas and rubber bullets. Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin said earlier that at least 150 people have been arrested across the country, and several public buildings have been "burned or attacked". Videos going viral on social media purportedly showed angry mobs torching cars and ransacking shops. (With inputs from agencies) WATCH WION LIVE HERE

French police officer who killed teenager in Paris suburb apologises to victim's family

In a suicide note, a former French police officer identified himself as the serial killer responsible for a series of savage rapes and killings in Paris throughout the 1980s and 1990s.&nbsp;

He died of an overdose on Wednesday after being summoned by police to answer questions about the case.

The 59-year-old man, named as François V by the French media, was discovered dead in an apartment he had leased in the southern French beach town of Grau-du-Roi on Wednesday, according to Le Figaro.

According to La Dépêche, the individual was approached by French police on September 24 in connection with their investigation into the serial murderer.

His wife reported him missing on September 27, according to Le Figaro.&nbsp;

According to Le Figaro, French authorities claimed DNA samples collected from François V's body matched DNA samples gathered from the serial killer's other crime scenes.

The assailant was described as having a pockmarked face and operating between 1983 and 1994.

Pockmarks are also referred to as "grêle," which means "hail" in French.

According to Le Figaro, the individual known as François V retired as a police officer in 1988.

Cecile Bloch, an 11-year-old girl who was slain in Paris in 1986, was one of the killer's alleged victims.

Le Grêle was also accused of committing six rapes.&nbsp;

According to reports quoted by Le Parisien, the retired cop stated in his suicide note that he was "not well in life" at the time of the deaths.&nbsp;

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In a suicide note, a former French police officer identified himself as the serial killer responsible for a series of savage rapes and killings in Paris throughout the 1980s and 1990s.

In a suicide note, a former French police officer identified himself as the serial killer responsible for a series of savage rapes and killings in Paris throughout the 1980s and 1990s. He died of an overdose on Wednesday after being summoned by police to answer questions about the case. The 59-year-old man, named as François V by the French media, was discovered dead in an apartment he had leased in the southern French beach town of Grau-du-Roi on Wednesday, according to Le Figaro. According to La Dépêche, the individual was approached by French police on September 24 in connection with their investigation into the serial murderer. His wife reported him missing on September 27, according to Le Figaro. According to Le Figaro, French authorities claimed DNA samples collected from François V's body matched DNA samples gathered from the serial killer's other crime scenes. The assailant was described as having a pockmarked face and operating between 1983 and 1994. Pockmarks are also referred to as "grêle," which means "hail" in French. According to Le Figaro, the individual known as François V retired as a police officer in 1988. Cecile Bloch, an 11-year-old girl who was slain in Paris in 1986, was one of the killer's alleged victims. Le Grêle was also accused of committing six rapes. According to reports quoted by Le Parisien, the retired cop stated in his suicide note that he was "not well in life" at the time of the deaths. (With inputs from agencies)

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