7. Abdeslam's version

At the trial for the November 13 attacks, Salah Abdeslam used his right to silence in recent weeks. But that day, the accused gets up. For two hours, Salah Abdeslam presented his version of the facts, this evening of November 13, 2015. To conclude, the accused asked the civil parties for forgiveness. Olivia Ronen measures the progress made by her client. But the lawyers for the civil parties and the attorneys general do not agree, and question the sincerity of the accused. The requisitions fall: the attorneys general request “criminal imprisonment with irreducible life imprisonment” for Salah Abdeslam. The heaviest penalty provided for by French law. For Olivia Ronen, the pressure is at its peak. He has one last chance left to try to lighten his client's sentence: his plea. The lawyer has difficulty writing it. She wants to find the right words. That morning, she still hadn't finished it. In this XXL trial, which is also filmed, she must plead "for History"... In this episode of the podcast "The Terrorist", Me Olivia Ronen recounts her feelings about this trial which will change her life at the microphone of Noémie Schulz, legal journalist.

The podcast “The terrorist” is produced by Europe 1 Studio.

[On June 29, 2022, Salah Abdeslam was convicted by the Paris Special Assize Court for his participation in the terrorist attacks of November 13, 2015. He did not appeal. His sentence, irreducible life imprisonment, is final. This podcast is therefore not intended to repeat the trial. It's about telling it from a unique point of view, that of Salah Abdeslam's lawyer, Me. Olivia Ronen.]

Credits

Journalist: Noémie Schulz

Director: Christophe Daviaud with Clément Ibrahim

Production: Fannie Rascle with Camille Bichler

Writing and distribution: Lisa Soster

Original Music: Sandy Lavallart

Musical Supervision: The Supervision

Visual: Sidonie Mangin with Axelle Maurel