Paris - A court in Paris yesterday threw out the case for damages brought by Carlos "the Jackal" from the author and publisher of a book which he said prejudiced his trial for terrorism. Ilich Ramirez-Sanchez, alias Carlos, was sentenced to life on December 24th for a triple murder in Paris in 1975. Before his murder trial, Carlos sought $90,000 in damages from Bernard Violet, author of Carlos; the Secret Networks of International Terrorism.
Carlos action for damages fails
Paris - A court in Paris yesterday threw out the case for damages brought by Carlos "the Jackal" from the author and publisher…
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