The trial of Rohan Rane, 29, begins on Monday, October 5, in the court of assizes in Paris. He is accused of committing crimes between 2019 and 2021 from his student room in Antibes, France. The investigation into his activities began in the United States, where authorities identified twelve victims. Despite being incarcerated in 2021, Rane allegedly continued to target minors through illegal means. He used stolen phones to access disturbing videos of teenagers engaging in self-harm or inserting knives into their bodies, according to prosecutors. Rane remained active online even after his arrest, using the messaging and gaming platform Discord, which he preferred, to encourage minors to join what he described as a "cult." Inside his prison cell, he reportedly left messages glorifying Adolf Hitler, the leader of Nazi Germany, and Anders Breivik, a far-right terrorist responsible for a 2011 mass shooting in Norway. These symbols reflect Rane's ideological leanings, which he described as "fascist" and "masculinist." The Paris criminal court will begin examining the case on Monday, focusing on the alleged abuse and exploitation of minor girls on the platform. Prosecutors claim Rane subjected them to what he called "abhorrent practices," which reportedly involved psychological manipulation and coercion. The trial is expected to last several weeks, with Rane facing the possibility of a life sentence if convicted. Rane's case has drawn attention from both French and international authorities, highlighting concerns about online grooming, the spread of extremist ideologies, and the vulnerability of minors on digital platforms. His trial will be closely watched as it addresses the intersection of technology, mental health, and radicalization.