Strasbourg Christmas Market Attack Trial Begins

Four men face trial for their alleged involvement in the 2018 attack that left five dead and 11 injured.

• The trial of four men accused of aiding the 2018 Strasbourg Christmas market attacker, Cherif Chekatt, has commenced in Paris.
• Cherif Chekatt killed five people and injured 11 others during the attack before being shot dead by police.
• One defendant, Audrey Mondjehi, faces terrorism charges and could receive a life sentence, while the others could face up to 10 years for criminal conspiracy.
• The trial is expected to last until early April, with survivors and families of the deceased set to testify.
• Islamic State claimed responsibility for the attack, but French authorities have questioned the extent of the group's involvement.

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