“Belgium’s Deadliest Terrorist Attacks: Verdict Reached in Trial of Brussels Extremist Assaults”

A jury in Belgium has found six individuals guilty of terrorist murder for the extremist attacks in Brussels in 2016 that killed 32 people and were claimed by the Islamic State group. Among those convicted was Salah Abdeslam, who is already serving a life sentence in France for his involvement in the Paris attacks in 2015. The verdict was delivered after a seven-month trial, and sentencing will be determined in a separate process. The attacks, which targeted Brussels’ airport and subway station during morning rush hour, deeply affected the city and left nearly 900 people wounded or traumatized. Associated Press Television News reported

A jury in Belgium has found six people guilty of terrorist murder for extremist attacks in Brussels in 2016 that killed 32 people and were claimed by the Islamic State group. Among those convicted was Salah Abdeslam, who is already serving a life sentence without parole in France for his role in the 2015 Paris attacks. The verdict was delivered by a 12-person jury who made a clear connection to IS and its extremist ideology. The sentencing will be decided in a separate process, which is expected to take place in September.

The attacks on Brussels’ airport and subway station in March 2016 deeply shook the city and put the country on edge. The trial, which unfolded over seven months, was the biggest in Belgium’s judicial history. Survivors and families of victims had hoped that the trial and verdict would provide them with closure and help them work through what happened.

Jamila Adda, president of the Life4Bruxelles victims’ association, gathered a group of survivors at the special courthouse to hear the verdict. Survivors have supported each other throughout the proceedings, some attending every day. The verdict is seen as an important step towards justice and moving forward for the victims and their families.

The chief judge read out the verdict and explanations by the jury, addressing whether or not each of the suspects is guilty of various charges. The eventual sentencing, which may result in up to 30 years in prison for some, will be decided in a separate process.

The conviction of these individuals involved in the Brussels attacks is a significant milestone in the fight against terrorism and sends a strong message that those responsible for such heinous acts will be held accountable for their actions..

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