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France to review 70,000 allegations of violence against minors after girl's death
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PARIS, June 8 (Reuters) - French Justice Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Monday he had told public prosecutors to review 70,000 ongoing allegations of violence against minors, after an outcry over the death an 11-year-old girl. • The girl's death caused outrage after authorities said they had not acted on previous child rape allegations against the main suspect. • The case marked a "terrible failure from the state, and of the justice system," Darmanin said. • Prosecutors had to review all formal complaints filed with authorities across the country by July 14 as "an absolute priority," he added. • Asked if he would resign, Darmanin said: "If any shortcomings are identified, I will take responsibility and propose disciplinary actions ranging from a reprimand to dismissal." • Lawmakers across the political spectrum said the case highlighted the justice system's failure to protect women and children from sexual violence. (Reporting by Hugo Lhomedet; Editing by Dominique Vidalon and Andrew Heavens)