The Lyon prosecutor’s office has opened criminal investigations into Algerian influencers accused of making statements inciting hatred and violence on social media. Following the arrest of three influencers, inquiries focus on the online activities of Sofia Benlemmane, Abdesslam Bazooka, and…
Two men are on trial at the Hinwil District Court for allegedly organizing a neo-Nazi gathering at a scout center in Rüti, Switzerland, where anti-Semitic slogans were chanted and right-wing extremist music played. The event, attended by around 60 extremists…
Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of the far-right party Front National, has had a long and controversial political career in France, marked by polarizing statements and ideologies rooted in racism and nationalism. His notable political moment came in 2002 when…
The Prefect of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes announced the reporting of three Franco-Algerian influencers for violent content on social media. This action follows the recent arrest of three Algerian influencers for promoting terrorism. The authorities are on high alert amidst ongoing investigations into…
French authorities have reported three Franco-Algerian influencers, Sofia Benlemmane, Abdesslam Bazooka, and Laksas06, for inciting hate and violence in TikTok videos. The prefect of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, Fabienne Buccio, noted that these individuals have been flagged following recent arrests of others making…
Michaël Delafosse, the Mayor of Montpellier, has initiated legal proceedings against an Algerian influencer following a video that incites violence against protesters opposing the Algerian regime. The influencer, known as ‘doualemn,’ has over 138,000 followers on TikTok. Delafosse described the…
Thousands gathered in Magdeburg to form a human chain around the Christmas market, expressing solidarity against hate following a recent attack. In contrast, the Alternative for Germany (AfD) party held a rally nearby, demanding the expulsion of those they deem…
A French court has sentenced eight individuals to prison terms ranging from three to 16 years for their roles in the online hate campaign that led to the murder of teacher Samuel Paty. Paty was killed by Abdoullakh Anzorov in…
Thomas Portes, a deputy from La France Insoumise, has reported to the Paris prosecutor Laure Beccuau concerning the presence of 15 members from the far-right Rassemblement National in a Facebook group promoting racist messages and calls to murder. The investigation…
Several antisemitic tags targeting Eric Le Disses, the mayor of Marignane, were found on public buildings including a school, a media library, and a community center. The mayor has filed a complaint, and an investigation is underway following the discovery…
Raisa Blommestijn, a presenter for Ongehoord Nederland, has been sentenced to 80 hours of community service, with 40 hours conditionally imposed, for group defamation and slander. The charges stemmed from derogatory remarks she made on social media regarding people of…
During a lengthy court hearing, Abdelhakim Sefrioui defended himself against accusations of inciting hatred towards Samuel Paty, the teacher murdered in 2020. Sefrioui, who asserts he had no role in Paty’s death, argues that his YouTube video did not influence…
