Key Figures in Samuel Paty Murder Trial Face Terrorism Charges

The Paris court examines the role of individuals connected to the radicalized attacker through online networks.

The trial focuses on four individuals accused of 'association of terrorist criminals' related to the murder of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020.
Yusuf Cinar, 22, a close acquaintance of the attacker Abdoullakh Anzorov, is among the accused and will be the last to testify on December 12.
The accused were part of online groups, dubbed the 'djihadosphere,' used to discuss religion and jihad, including on platforms like Snapchat and Twitter.
Three male suspects, including Cinar, face up to 30 years in prison, while a female suspect is charged for her online exchanges with Anzorov post-attack.
The investigation highlights the challenges of tracing radicalization and digital networks used to propagate extremist ideologies.