The death of Morgan Keane, 25, provoked a nationwide debate over hunting safety. The shooter and the hunt leader are now on trial for involuntary manslaughter.
three years in prison, a fine of 75,000 euros , as well as a ban on possessing weapons for five years or a permanent loss of their hunting permits if convicted, prosecutors say. A verdict is expected Jan. 12, according to AFP.led to a public outcry and renewed focus on hunting laws in France. An online petition campaign, called
, began sharing accounts of people killed or injured in hunting incidents — as well as what the organizers describe as inadequate sentences given to those involved., made a number of demands to increase safety. “So far, the examples show us that justice is very tolerant toward hunters; even the perpetrators of fatal shootings rarely go to prison. It is time to end this impunity,” the group argued.
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