12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in Paris suburb of Courbevoie on June 15, 2024
Girl was beaten and forced to have anal and vaginal penetration and perform fellatio in a shed
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal denounced the attack as antisemitic
Suspects asked questions about Jewish religion and Israel during the assault
Two 13-year-old boys charged with aggravated rape, antisemitic crimes, making religious insults, death threats, recording or sharing images of a sexual nature
PARIS - A 12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in the Paris suburb of Courbevoie on Saturday, June 15, in an attack suspected to have been motivated by antisemitism. The incident has sent shockwaves through the Jewish community and added to tensions ahead of France's snap elections scheduled for June 30 and July 7.
According to reports from various sources,
Two 13-year-old boys have been charged with aggravated rape, making religious insults, death threats, recording or sharing images of a sexual nature, and other crimes related to the attack. A third boy, also 12 years old, has been charged as an assisting witness.
The girl was dragged into a shed and beaten while being forced to have anal and vaginal penetration and perform fellatio. The suspects reportedly asked questions about Jewish religion and Israel during the assault.
A 12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in a suburb of Paris
Two 13-year-old boys and a third boy, age 12, have been charged with various crimes related to the rape
Prime Minister Gabriel Attal denounced the ‘monstrous and abject act’
Chief Rabbi HaäFm Korsia expressed horror over reports of the attack
There was a surge in antisemitic acts in France last year, with 1,676 recorded attacks, a fourfold increase over 2022
French Interior Minister Gérard Darmanin ordered local officials to step up security at synagogues and Jewish schools in April
Activists called for a mass demonstration against antisemitism in Paris on Friday
More than 1,000 people attended a rally at Paris’s City Hall to offer solidarity to the victim and stop the rise of anti-Jewish hatred
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The author, Leo Sands, presents a well-structured article with clear information about the reported rape of a Jewish girl in France and its connection to rising antisemitism. However, there are some instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority that slightly undermine the article's credibility.
. . . drawing condemnations from top politicians, who have linked the episode to rampant antisemitism.
According to prosecutors, the girl said in a police interview that she had known one of the boys before the attack. In police interviews, all three boys expressed regret toward the girl without addressing their alleged involvement, prosecutors said.
French Jews expressing alarm for their safety . . .
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The author uses strong language to describe the reported rape of a Jewish girl as 'monstrous and abject' and links it directly to 'rampant antisemitism'. He also quotes several high-profile individuals condemning the attack and expressing concern about rising antisemitism in France. The article also mentions an increase in recorded antisemitic attacks in France, specifically mentioning the surge after Hamas' attack on Israel and Israel's war in Gaza. These statements all demonstrate a clear bias against those who hold anti-Semitic views.
Across the political aisle, Jordan Bardella, the 28-year-old far-right leader of the populist National Rally, said it was essential to combat the atmosphere of antisemitism in France.
Details of the case have sent shock waves through France. GET CAUGHT UP Stories to keep you informed “Raped at 12 years old because she is Jewish,” Prime Minister Gabriel Attal wrote on X, denouncing “a monstrous and abject act.”
French authorities indicted two 13-year-old boys on charges of aggravated rape, making religious insults and death threats, and recording or sharing images of a sexual nature, among other crimes.
Reports of antisemitic acts have skyrocketed in France, with French Jews expressing alarm for their safety. The Interior Ministry recorded 1,676 antisemitic attacks last year, a fourfold increase over 2022.
The reported rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in a suburb of Paris has brought protesters into the streets and drawn condemnations from top politicians, who have linked the episode to rampant antisemitism.
A 12-year-old Jewish girl was gang-raped in the suburb of Courbevoie, northwest of Paris.
The attackers taunted her with anti-Semitic slurs during the assault.
Two teens and a third suspect, all under the age of 13, are accused of the crime.
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The article contains several examples of deception. Firstly, the title is sensational and manipulative, implying that the attackers were specifically targeting the victim because she was Jewish. However, there is no evidence in the body of the article to suggest that this was a hate crime motivated by anti-Semitism. The author also selectively reports details from the article, focusing only on those that support her narrative of rising anti-Semitism in France. Additionally, there are several instances of emotional manipulation and editorializing throughout the article. For example, the author describes the attack as a 'scourge' and 'shocking' case that has placed anti-Semitism at the center of France's upcoming parliamentary elections. The author also quotes political figures making accusations against one another without providing any context or evidence to support these claims.
Two teens approached her and dragged her forcibly into a warehouse. A third suspect, 12, joined them, hurling anti-Semitic insults,
The attack has placed anti-Semitism in the centre of France’s upcoming parliamentary elections,
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The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'scourge of anti-Semitism' and 'climate of anti-Semitism fueled by France Insoumise'. She also makes an appeal to authority when quoting the French president and education minister. No formal fallacies were found.
The attack has placed anti-Semitism in the centre of the country’s upcoming parliamentary elections,
News of the assault reached Emmanuel Macron, who denounced the ‘scourge of anti-Semitism’ during a council meeting on Wednesday and called on Nicole Belloubet, his education minister, to implement class discussions or a ‘time of exchange’ on racism and anti-Semitism in schools.
We must fight against this climate of anti-Semitism fueled by France Insoumise.
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The author uses language that depicts Jean-Luc Mélénchon and the far-Left France Unbowed party as a real threat to civility and civil peace due to their stance on Israel and Hamas. This is an example of political bias.
a real threat to civic peace.
Everyone should be fully aware of this on June 30 and July 7.
Two 13-year-old boys charged with gang rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl in Paris suburb of Courbevoie.
Attack suspected to have been motivated by antisemitism.
Girl was dragged into a shed and beaten, forced to have anal and vaginal penetration, fellatio while death threats and antisemitic remarks were uttered.
One suspect asked questions about Jewish religion and Israel during the attack.
Three boys were detained, with two given multiple preliminary charges including aggravated gang rape on a minor younger than 15, violence and public insult motivated by religion, death threats, attempted extortion and unlawfully recording or broadcasting sexual images.
The victim is Jewish, according to Jewish leader Elie Korchia and political leaders across the spectrum.
Accuracy
Two adolescent boys in a Paris suburb have been given preliminary charges for raping a 12-year-old girl and religion-motivated violence.
A 12-year-old Jewish girl was raped in a suburb of Paris
A 12-year-old Jewish girl was gang-raped in the suburb of Courbevoie, northwest of Paris.
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The article reports on an alleged rape case in France and mentions the religion of the victim. While it does not make any editorializing or pontification statements, it does engage in selective reporting by mentioning the religion of the victim but not disclosing any information about the suspects' religions. This creates an imbalance and potentially biased view for readers.
hundreds of people gathered in front of Paris City Hall to protest antisemitism.
Many in the crowd were holding placards, including some bearing the slogan ‘raped because she’s Jewish.’
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The article contains several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. The author uses the words 'monstrous', 'despicable', 'awful' and 'unbridled' to describe the alleged rape, which is an example of emotional language intended to elicit a strong reaction from readers. Additionally, political leaders are quoted making statements that label the alleged attack as antisemitic without providing any evidence beyond their own assertions. This is an appeal to authority fallacy as they are attempting to use their positions and titles to lend credibility to their claims.
horror and outrage at this monstrous and despicable act
determination to fight, unceasingly, without counting the cost, against antisemitism.
awful
It's a problem of the parents … of authority. It's a problem of society as a whole.
