In an ongoing legal proceeding, prosecutors have requested an 18-month suspended prison sentence for a 63-year-old teacher after her student, 11-year-old Evaëlle, committed suicide in June 2019. This case has been brought back to the appeal court in Versailles following the teacher's earlier acquittal in April 2025, which has sparked significant public and media scrutiny. The prosecutor, Soisic Iroz, asserted that the teacher engaged in behavior that was "humiliating, belittling, and stigmatizing" towards certain students, contributing to Evaëlle's declining mental health and overall school experience.

The report highlighted the lasting trauma experienced by the victim and the impact on her family, underlining that this was not an isolated incident but rather indicative of broader issues related to bullying and harassment within educational institutions. The resurgence of the case echoes societal concerns over the responsibility of educators in fostering a safe learning environment and the consequences when such duties are neglected.

As the court’s decision looms, this case has reinvigorated discussions in France about school bullying and the legal ramifications educators may face in instances of harassment that lead to tragic outcomes, signaling a potential shift in how such cases may be handled moving forward.