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French Senate backs 'Rioters Pay' bill that could make protesters pay fines of up to $11,000

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France's Senate has approved a 'Rioters Pay' bill that could make protesters pay fines of up to $11,000, according to CNBC. CNBC reports that more unrest is expected this weekend after weeks of violent protests across the country, and that the bill has drawn criticism. ABC News reports that the Senate approved a controversial measure that could deduct riot-related damages from a family's housing aid.

This continues an earlier story: French Senate approves bill making rioters pay for unrest damage despite rights concerns

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  1. CNBC

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    CNBC reports that the French Senate backed a 'Rioters Pay' bill that could make protesters pay fines of up to $11,000, as more unrest is expected this weekend after weeks of violent protests and the bill has drawn criticism.

  2. ABC News

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    ABC News reports that France's Senate has approved a controversial measure that could deduct riot-related damages from a family's housing aid.

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