Anger in Paris court as terrorist Abdeslam asks for chance to start his life over

This court-sketch made on 14 April, 2022, shows co-defendant Salah Abdeslam during the trial of November 13, 2015 Paris attacks. AFP - BENOIT PEYRUCQ

For the second day at the Paris attacks trial, evidence from surviving terrorist Salah Abdeslam dominated proceedings. Less sure of himself on Thursday, in the face of relentless questioning, Abdeslam finally asked for forgiveness and a second chance. That provoked an angry reaction from some on the public benches in the Paris courtroom.

Abdeslam had to wait.