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What is French law on assault?
In France, deliberately driving a car into a crowd, especially resulting in death, would be treated as a very serious crime, likely aggravated assault or murder. The legal system would investigate the intent behind the act, which significantly influences the charges and potential penalties. The suspect's Russian nationality wouldn't change the application of French law.
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