The surprising deradicalization speech of jihadist Othman Garrido, on trial for beheadings in Syria
- Posted on September 20, 2026
- By Le Monde
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In brief
A 32-year-old defendant from Montpellier stands trial in Paris for serious crimes committed in Syria, claiming significant ideological transformation during his detention. Raised within an extremist environment, he now presents himself as reformed, describing a fundamental shift in worldview. The case raises critical questions about radicalization processes, the possibility of genuine deradicalization, and how judicial systems should evaluate such claims when assessing individuals accused of grave offenses.
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The surprising deradicalization speech of jihadist Othman Garrido, on trial for beheadings in Syria
This 32-year-old from Montpellier, who grew up in a radicalized family and faces a possible life sentence, told the Paris special criminal court that he's discovered 'a new vision of life' since his imprisonment in France.
