Eight go on trial over 2016 Bastille Day truck attack

Seven men and one woman go on trial on Monday over a deadly 2016 truck rampage in the French city of Nice, accused of helping the driver who killed 86 people, including 15 children and teenagers, who had gathered to watch a fireworks display.
Attacker Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel was shot dead by police on the spot after causing devastation and chaos on a stretch of about two km (1.2 miles) on Nice’s seaside boulevard, where families had gathered for Bastille Day celebrations.
Prosecutors say the defendants, who face between five years in jail to a life sentence, helped Lahouaiej Bouhlel get weapons, rent the truck or survey the route he took for the attack. None is accused of taking part in the attack itself.
Islamic State claimed responsibility a few days later, but offered no proof that the attacker, who had a record of domestic violence and petty crimes, had direct contact with the group.
The prosecutors’ office said that would be one of the points the trial would aim to clarify.