The prosecution recommended sentences of five years for Ismaël Gamaev, who admitted guilt, and three years for Louqmane Ingar, with varying terms of suspension.

The trial underscored the role of social media in amplifying false claims and inciting violence, particularly through inflammatory messages from Chnina.

This court decision marks a significant moment in addressing extremism in France, responding to the shock and outrage following Paty's brutal murder.

The court's deliberation followed intense debate over the legal classification of the events leading to Paty's murder, highlighting the complexities of assigning responsibility in such cases.

On December 20, 2024, France's anti-terrorism court convicted eight individuals for their involvement in the 2020 beheading of teacher Samuel Paty, who was murdered by Islamist radical Abdoullakh Anzorov after showing cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed during a class.

The trial, which lasted seven weeks, revealed how a false accusation from a student's father, Brahim Chnina, sparked a public campaign against Paty, leading to his murder; Chnina now faces a 10-year sentence for spreading misinformation.

Prosecutors argued that while the defendants did not intend for Paty to die, their online actions contributed to a climate of hate that incited violence, highlighting the dangers of social media in escalating tensions.

Most defendants showed little remorse during the trial, leading Paty's family to express dissatisfaction with the lack of accountability and explanations for the events surrounding his murder.

The prosecution faced criticism from Paty's family for being too lenient, as they sought prison sentences ranging from one to sixteen years for the defendants involved.

Naim Boudaoud and Azim Epsirkhanov, who provided logistical support to Anzorov, faced varying sentences; Boudaoud was accused of assisting in purchasing weapons on the day of the attack.

The court ruled that the defendants' actions constituted a criminal association with terrorist motives, despite their claims of ignorance regarding Anzorov's intentions.

Among the convicted, Abdelhakim Sefrioui, who incited hostility against Paty, was recommended for a 12-year sentence, reflecting his significant role in the campaign against the teacher.