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A Paris court found eight men guilty of stealing Banksy's artwork from a Paris attack site

The artwork, known as the "Sad Girl," is at the exit door of Bataclan, paying homage to those killed in the hall when the Islamic State attacked. Claimed responsibility drawn in the face.

The painting showed a sad figure wearing a black and white veil. As she stared under her, her head bowed slightly.

A policeman stands guard near a piece of art attributed to Banksy, that was stolen at the Bataclan in Paris in 2019.
A policeman stands guard near a piece of art attributed to Banksy, that was stolen at the Bataclan in Paris in 2019.

Police officers guard near Banksy's work of art stolen in Bataclan According to a spokesperson for the court, Paris in 2019.

Seven French citizens and one Italian citizen were sentenced to up to two years in prison. Convicted persons will not be sentenced to actual prison terms, but will wear electronic bracelets.

One of the defendants' lawyers, Roman Lewis, said, "I think it's a wise decision by the court. The judgment admits the facts."

The convicted person stole thedoor in 2019 and shipped it toItaly.

According to CNN's French affiliate BFMTV, "As a result of the investigation, the metal door was found on an Italian farm in June 2020 without a plexiglass window to protect it. "

Eight men have been on trial since June 8.