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"Those responsible for violations of the law must be held to account, and the rights of the victims' families to truth, justice and reparation and guarantees of non-recurrence must be upheld," he said.

From Barron's • Jun. 26, 2026

The hearing started with fiery statements from victims' family members.

From BBC • Jun. 17, 2026

That has triggered a backlash from pilots' groups, safety campaigners and lawyers for victims' families, who say the focus on the cockpit has raced ahead of the evidence.

From BBC • Jun. 15, 2026

“The loss of so many young lives is difficult to comprehend, and our hearts go out to the victims’ families, friends, classmates, loved ones, and all those affected by this heartbreaking event.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 12, 2026

They said they were turned away even by the state’s victims’ rights group.

From "Just Mercy" by Bryan Stevenson