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Six men guilty of murder over Brussels terror attacks that killed 32 people
Six men guilty of murder over Brussels terror attacks that killed 32 people
Six men have been found guilty of murder over the 2016 Brussels terror attacks that killed 32 people and injured hundreds in what is Belgium’s worst peacetime violence. The morning rush hour attacks on March 22, 2016, at Zavantem Airport and on the Brussels subway’s central commuter line deeply shook the city, home to the headquarters of the European Union and Nato, and put the country on edge. Among those convicted was Salah Abdeslam, who already is serving a life sentence without parole in France over his role in attacks that hit Paris cafes, the Bataclan theatre and France’s national stadium in 2015. Both the Brussels and Paris attacks were claimed by the Islamic State (IS) group. The verdict was reported by public broadcaster RTBF, newspaper Le Soir and news websites HLN and Nieuwsblad. The chief judge read out the verdict and explanations by the 12-person jury, who made a clear connection to IS and its extremist ideology. The reading of the verdict was expected to take several hours. In addition to the six people convicted of terrorist murder, four others on trial were acquitted or facing other charges. Terrorist murder was among various charges suspects were facing. Sentencing will be decided in a separate process, not before September. The biggest trial in Belgium’s judicial history unfolded over seven months in a special court to address the exceptional case. In addition to the 32 people killed in the attacks, nearly 900 others were wounded or suffered serious mental trauma. Jamila Adda, president of the Life4Bruxelles victims’ association, gathered a group of survivors at the special courthouse to hear Tuesday’s verdict. Among them was a man named Frederic, who said the ‘”atrocious crimes” of March 22 still haunt him. “We have been waiting for this for seven years, seven years that weighed heavily on the victims ... We are waiting with impatience, and with some anguish” for the verdict, he told The Associated Press. Frederic, among the commuters who survived the attack at the Maelbeek metro station, spoke on condition that his last name not be published to protect his identity. Survivors have supported each other through the proceedings, some coming every day. “It is important to be together, to hear the decision of justice,” Frederic said. And then, they hope “to be able to turn the page”. The 12 jurors have been deliberating since early July over some 300 questions the court asked them to consider before reaching a verdict. Those convicted could face up to 30 years in prison. Abdeslam was the only survivor among the Islamic State extremists who struck Paris in November 2015 and were part of a Franco-Belgian network that went on to target Brussels four months later. After months on the run following the Paris attacks, Abdeslam was captured in Brussels on March 18, 2016, and his arrest may have prompted other members of the Islamic State group cell to rush ahead with attack plans on the Belgian capital. Also on trial in Brussels was Mohamed Abrini, childhood friend of Abdeslam and a Brussels native who walked away from Zaventem airport after his explosives failed to detonate. Oussama Atar, who has been identified as a possible organiser of the deadly attacks on both Paris and Brussels, was tried in absentia. He is believed to have died in the Islamic State group’s final months of fighting in Iraq and Syria. Read More Jury to deliver verdict over Brussels terrorist attacks that killed 32 Trial of 10 accused over 2016 Brussels attacks that killed 32 takes major step toward conclusion ‘We are waiting for answers’: Belgium’s largest terror trial begins in Brussels Jury to deliver verdict over Brussels terrorist attacks that killed 32 Are Greece wildfires caused by climate change? Firefighters killed in Greece plane crash as more record temperatures are forecast
2023-07-26 05:09
MLB Rumors: 3 MLB teams that should buy low on former White Sox star Tim Anderson
MLB Rumors: 3 MLB teams that should buy low on former White Sox star Tim Anderson
Tim Anderson is now a free agent after the Chicago White Sox declined his option. Here are three teams that could take a chance on the former batting champion.
2023-11-08 03:01
Kelly Clarkson made sure ex-husband Brandon Blackstock wasn't blindsided by her divorce album 'Chemistry'
Kelly Clarkson made sure ex-husband Brandon Blackstock wasn't blindsided by her divorce album 'Chemistry'
Kelly Clarkson sent her ex-husband Brandon Blackstock 'a little text exchange' before the release of her album 'Chemistry'
2023-06-24 14:04
Pastor's suicide brings grief, warnings of the dangers of outing amid erosion of LGBTQ+ rights
Pastor's suicide brings grief, warnings of the dangers of outing amid erosion of LGBTQ+ rights
A small-town Alabama mayor and pastor killed himself after a conservative news site reported he had a social media persona where he dressed in women’s clothing while wearing a wig and makeup
2023-11-10 01:53
PulteGroup beats profit estimates on strong demand for pricier homes
PulteGroup beats profit estimates on strong demand for pricier homes
PulteGroup beat Wall Street expectations for third-quarter profit on Tuesday, as even at higher prices the demand for
2023-10-24 19:36
New York woman dies in hit-and-run by a suspected drunk driver she refused to ride with earlier, officials say
New York woman dies in hit-and-run by a suspected drunk driver she refused to ride with earlier, officials say
A young woman walking along a road in Upstate New York was struck and killed by a suspected drunken driver -- a coworker whom she had been drinking with earlier in the night and refused to ride with, authorities say.
2023-06-14 13:57
Oil extends gains as OPEC+ to mull deeper cuts
Oil extends gains as OPEC+ to mull deeper cuts
By Florence Tan SINGAPORE Oil futures nudged higher on Monday, extending gains on expectations of OPEC+ deepening supply
2023-11-20 08:42
Chrishell Stause and G Flip yet to have 'official wedding' as sources confirm they did not legally marry
Chrishell Stause and G Flip yet to have 'official wedding' as sources confirm they did not legally marry
There is no record of Chrishell Stause and G Flip obtaining a marriage license in Clark County, Nevada
2023-05-21 06:41
343 Industries Apologizes for Naming Juneteenth Cosmetic After Ape
343 Industries Apologizes for Naming Juneteenth Cosmetic After Ape
343 Industries has apologized for and renamed the nameplate palette it released to celebrate Juneteenth.
1970-01-01 08:00
Zach Eflin pitches 7 crisp innings as Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore Orioles 3-0
Zach Eflin pitches 7 crisp innings as Tampa Bay Rays beat Baltimore Orioles 3-0
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Zach Eflin pitched seven strong innings to become the AL’s third 11-game winner, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0 on Friday night in a matchup of the top teams in the American League.
2023-07-22 10:32
Royals hit 3 home runs, beat Red Sox 9-3 to spoil season debut of Boston's Trevor Story
Royals hit 3 home runs, beat Red Sox 9-3 to spoil season debut of Boston's Trevor Story
Drew Waters, MJ Melendez and Michael Massey each hit two-run home runs and the Kansas City Royals snapped a three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Boston Red Sox
2023-08-09 10:13
Techland working on new open world fantasy action RPG
Techland working on new open world fantasy action RPG
Techland is working on a new open world action RPG.
1970-01-01 08:00