5 hours agoMurder of teachers in France: Among the accused are two students
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(6 years ago)Seven people, including two schoolchildren, will appear before the court to hear possible charges following the severed head of a teacher who had appeared to his class the cartoons of the prophet Muhammid dealt with France's anti-terrorism prosecutor. This announcement came during today as France is preparing [...]
This announcement came during today as France is preparing to honor Samuel Payy, the late teacher who was killed outside his school last Friday. This honor will take place at a ceremony in which President Emmanuel Macro will honor him with the Legion of Honor.
The assassination has shocked France and intensified its fight against Islamic extremism, writes The Guardian, traces Periscopi.
Police have raided the homes of dozens of Islamic groups and suspected extremists. A mosque near Paris has been closed for six months.
The prosecutor, Jean-François Richard, said that among seven people who might face charges including connections with criminal terrorists and possible co-operation were a parent at school and an Islamic militant.
The parent, identified as Brahim C, had posted statements and videos on Facebook lynching Paty and school and demanding that the teacher be fired.
