French Mafia Network Trial Unfolds
Botched July 2020 contract killing of Marie-Helene Dini triggered investigation.
Jean-Luc Bagur, Frederic Vaglio, Daniel Beaulieu are alleged ringleaders.
4 French National Security Agency (DGSE) officers, 3 police officers, 6 business executives in trial.
13 defendants face potential life imprisonment for hit squad activities.
Sebastien Leroy claimed Daniel Beaulieu manipulated him into believing he was a French Intelligence and Security Service (DGSI) informant.
Defense lawyer described involvement as 'terrifying', noting police and former DGSI agents should protect society.
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