A high-profile trial commenced in France today involving 22 defendants accused of serious crimes associated with a clandestine masonic lodge believed to have operated hit squads. This case is centered around the Athanor lodge located in Puteaux, a suburb of Paris, where prosecutors allege that the group committed murder, attempted murder, aggravated assault, and criminal conspiracy. The trial has garnered significant attention due to the nature of the allegations and the high-profile individuals involved, which include former intelligence agents and police officers. The charges brought against the defendants, seven of whom could face life sentences, include some of the most... [Continue Reading]