But the trial is also a reminder of the personal rawness of that night for the many survivors and families of victims. Marilyn Garnier was at the Bataclan that night and can never forget. Her partner pushed her to the floor, where they lay still, overcome by the smell of blood and gunpowder. The trial is the first in French history to be accessible for plaintiffs on a live internet radio. Plaintiffs were offered lanyards indicating their willingness to talk to the news media — green for yes, red for no.

Source: International New York Times September 08, 2021 10:43 UTC