Twenty-two individuals are on trial in France for serious crimes linked to a Masonic lodge accused of operating hit squads. The accused include military personnel, police officers, and business executives, facing charges of murder and conspiracy. The case arose from a failed contract killing in 2020, leading to investigations revealing a network of organized crime within the lodge. Key figures include Jean-Luc Bagur, Frederic Vaglio, and Daniel Beaulieu, with the trial expected to last three months.