French Court to Decide on Assad Immunity and Chemical Weapons Trial

A French court is deciding if they can try Bashar Assad for using chemical weapons in Syria.

If they say yes, it would be a big deal because it could allow other countries to also prosecute leaders who have done bad things.

The court will look at evidence gathered by Syrian activists, who say they have proof Assad's forces used these weapons on civilians.

Assad, who is no longer in power, denies the charges.

If he is found guilty, it could open the door for trials against other people accused of war crimes, no matter where they are.