'I didnโt know it was theft': Trials begin in Paris following October 17 violence
Those arrested during the October 17 rallies filed into the dock at Parisโs Judicial Court on Tuesday, accused of a broad range of offences โ from assault against police officers to resisting arrest and handling stolen goods. The courtroomโs charged atmosphere was palpable amid the justice ministerโs call for the law to respond with โutmost firmnessโ.