During the trial of Brahim Chnina, accused of terrorist association related to the murder of educator Samuel Paty, his defense team argued that he is not a terrorist and should be judged with empathy. They highlighted Chnina’s role as a father and his daughter’s deception as pivotal in understanding his actions. The prosecution has charged him alongside Islamist preacher Abdelhakim Sefrioui for inciting hatred against Paty, who was murdered in 2020. The court’s verdict is expected soon.