Trial opens over 1980 Paris synagogue bombing with suspect in absentia

France opens trial of suspected bombmaker in deadly 1980 Paris synagogue blast

Hassan Diab, who lives in Canada, says he won't show up for trial after accusations dropped in previous probe; 4 killed, 46 injured in explosion

Hassan Diab goes on trial in absentia in France for alleged role in 1980 Paris synagogue bombing

Ottawa academic Hassan Diab went on trial in absentia in France today in connection with a bombing outside a Paris synagogue 40 years ago — more than five years after he was set free due to a lack of evidence.

Lebanese-Canadian Suspect in 1980 Synagogue Bombing Goes on Trial

A Lebanese-Canadian academic who is the lone suspect in a 1980 bombing outside a Paris synagogue will go on trial Monday.

Lebanese-Canadian Academic on Trial in France for 1980 Synagogue Bombing

French Jews gathering outside the rue Copernic synagogue in Paris after it was bombed by a terrorist on October 3, 1980. Photo: Reuters TV. The trial of a Canadian academic accused of involvement in the 1980 bombing of a synagogue in Paris that killed four people and injured more than 40 began in a French court on Monday. The Lebanese-born academic, 69-year-old Hassan Diab, is being tried in absentia after French authorities declined to issue an…

Trial of 1980 Paris synagogue bombing opens without sole suspect

The trial relating to the 1980 bombing of a synagogue in Paris – that killed four and left dozens injured – has opened in the capital. Hassan Diab, the Canadian academic accused of the attack, is being tried in absentia.

Suspect in 1980 Paris synagogue bombing that killed four goes on trial

A Lebanese-Canadian academic goes on trial in absentia, nearly 43 years after the unclaimed attack. Families say his absence is proof of 'great cowardice in his behavior'