"I was born radicalized, sir": Montpellier terrorist Othman Garrido argues jihad under coercion
The jihadist from Montpellier Othman Garrido, on trial since Monday for his participation in beheadings in Syria, invokes the influence of his Salafist and violent father.
Othman Garrido has been appearing before the courts since Monday for his involvement in beheadings committed in Syria. According to Le Monde, the defendant argues that his radicalization resulted from the influence of his father, whom he describes as Salafist and violent, claiming to have "changed" during his time in detention.
The man states: "I was born radicalized, sir," highlighting the family and personal circumstances of his path toward jihadist extremism.
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- « Moi, monsieur, je suis né radicalisé » : le terroriste montpelliérain Othman Garrido plaide le djihad sous emprise — Le Monde — Une
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