France's Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has refused to resign amidst public outrage over judicial failures following the killing of 11-year-old Lyhanna. The main suspect had faced prior allegations involving minors, with one investigation stalling for nine months before the girl's disappearance. This tragedy has prompted a nationwide review of 70,000 child abuse cases, intensifying scrutiny on France's under-resourced justice system and drawing significant political criticism.