French IS 'returnee' on trial for attempting to kill jihadist husband with shotgun in Syria

In spring 2014, Vanessa B. shot her jihadist husband, Mohamed S., in Raqqa, Syria, nearly killing him. She narrowly avoided execution under Islamic State law. Her trial begins on October 21, where she faces multiple charges, including attempted murder. Vanessa B. is the only female returnee prosecuted for attempted murder in Syria. The court will explore her troubled past, including her neglectful upbringing and radicalization journey.