Trial over deadliest small-boat Channel crossing continues

France · Rest of Europe region

Single-source report, not yet corroborated. The defendant Mujahid S. is one of 14 suspects on trial in Paris, being held responsible for the deadliest small-boat Channel crossing on record. The 36-year-old Afghan facing smuggling-related charges denied all responsibility in the November 2021 tragedy. However, during the hearing, a picture of a violent man appeared to emerge from evidence presented by the prosecution.