the trial of the November 13 attacks resumes with Salah Abdeslam

The major subject of the hearing on Thursday January 6 on the November 13 attacks revolved around the health of Salah Abdeslam. “He marked his return to the box after more than a month of refusal to appear. A first expert opinion concluded on his ability to follow the hearings, but it was contested by the defense. He was present but he was coughing […] the court finally granted Salah Abdeslam’s lawyers a second opinion “, reports Sophie Neumayer, journalist at France Télévisions.

The recovery at midday had already been chaotic. Osama Krayem refused to participate in the debates but it was he who was to be questioned during this hearing. For the first time, the president of the court had to use public force to force him to appear. “The results of the second opinion are expected Monday. If ever they are favorable, the trial can resume Tuesday by studying the substance of the case and the facts that led to the attacks of November 13, 2015”adds Sophie Neumayer.