The potential downfall of former Syrian president Bashar al-Assad could hasten ongoing legal actions against him and his associates in France, where 13 arrest warrants have already been issued. Central to the case are the chemical attacks in August 2013 that resulted in nearly 1,400 deaths. Legal experts believe that the regime’s collapse may allow for greater evidence collection and testimony from victims and former regime members, ultimately leading to a possible trial in France and, eventually, in Syria.