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In this Aug. 21, 2015, file photo, a police officer videos the crime scene inside a Thalys train at Arras train station, northern France, after a gunman opened fire with an automatic weapon.

French court convicts ISIS operative over 2015 train attack foiled by 3 American passengers

A French court on Thursday convicted an Islamic State operative over a train attack five years ago that was foiled with the dramatic intervention of three American passengers.

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Alek Skarlatos, left, and Anthony Sadler, right, deliver a speech during the Thalys attack trial at the Paris courthouse, Friday, Nov. 20, 2020.

Former Guardsman recalls trying to kill gunman in 2015 terrorist attack on Paris-bound train

Alek Skarlatos, 28, told a Paris court at the gunman's trial that he yanked a pistol from the attacker’s hand, turned it on him and pulled the trigger, but the gun did not fire.

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Heroes-turned-actors: 3 stars of ‘The 15:17 to Paris’ talk about their roles of a lifetime

The movie opens Feb. 9.

By Charlsy Panzino

8 years ago

Eastwood films France train attack re-enactment

Three real-life heroes, including two service members, will play themselves in the movie.

8 years ago

MEDAL: Clint Eastwood, casting heroes as heroes

A stroke of brilliance.

By Military Times Editors

8 years ago

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