Six Somali men are currently on trial in Paris for allegedly hijacking a sailboat in 2008. They held the husband & wife captive in order to obtain a multimillion dollar ransom. This is the first trial in France's history that involves accused pirates. The sailboat was later raided by French navy commandos. One man was killed & only six of approximately 20 men were captured. All six men are charged with taking the couple hostage & three are also charged with hijacking the vessel. If convicted, all six men could face life in prison.
The couple on the sailboat were headed from France to Australia when their boat was boarded on September 2, 2008. They will not be in attendance at the trial.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
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