Lafarge Executives Face Terror Funding Charges in Paris Trial

A Paris criminal court is hearing evidence against cement company Lafarge. The high-profile case centers on whether company executives knowingly financed terrorist groups in a conflict zone. Prosecutors presented details of alleged bribery on Monday. Some defendants have admitted they were aware that at least one of the groups receiving funds was officially designated as a terrorist organization at the time. The core question for the court is whether these actions constituted intentional terrorist financing. The trial continues as the company and its former leaders face these serious charges.