Fury in France after child murder suspect's criminal record released

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French authorities are facing public backlash after documents revealed that a man now suspected of murdering an 11-year-old girl had previously been flagged as a potential child molester. The release of his criminal history, and the apparent failure to prevent access to children despite warning signs, has ignited anger across the country. Officials are confronting questions about why existing safeguards didn't stop him from coming into contact with the victim. The case highlights systemic vulnerabilities in child protection mechanisms that advocacy groups say require urgent reform.