French Authorities Investigate Online Racial Abuse Aimed at French Judo Star Teddy Riner
The Paris prosecutor said racist insults and cyber-harassment targeted the 11-time world champion after he linked his comments to the far right.
- French authorities are investigating online racial abuse aimed at judo champion Teddy Riner following his public concerns about the rise of the far right. The Paris Public Prosecutor confirmed the probe on Wednesday.
- During an interview last week, Riner said he was "freaked out" by the rise of extremism. Asked if he meant the far left or far right, Riner replied "the far right," sparking hateful messages on social media.
- Paris Saint-Germain expressed "full support" for Riner on Thursday, condemning the abuse targeting the 11-time Olympic champion. The club stated racist insults "have no place on social media, in sport, or in our society."
- The Central Office for the Fight Against Crimes against Humanity and Hate Crimes, known as OCLCH, will lead the investigation. The Paris Public Prosecutor posted a statement on Instagram on Wednesday detailing the inquiry.
- Despite a shoulder injury, the 2.04-meter heavyweight Riner aims to compete in the 2028 Los Angeles Games. Having re-joined Paris Saint-Germain on a contract until 2028, he hopes to secure a fourth individual Olympic gold medal.
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French authorities investigate online racial abuse aimed at French judo star Teddy Riner
French authorities are investigating online racial abuse aimed at French judo star Teddy Riner after he expressed concern about the rise of the far right.
Teddy Riner openly talks about his fear of "the rise of the extreme right." Now there is an investigation into a wave of hatred against the French athlete on the net.
Hate Commentaries Against Frenchmen: Investigation After Hate Wave Against Judo Olympic Winner Riner
Teddy Riner openly talks about his fear of "the rise of the extreme right." Now there is an investigation into a wave of hatred against the French athlete on the net.
The Paris Prosecutor's Office has launched an investigation into racist insults and cyberbullying against French judoka Teddy Riner. Earlier, on a TV show, the athlete expressed concern about the growing popularity of the extreme right in France. After this statement, the five-time Olympic champion was subjected to numerous criticism and harassment on social networks, RIA Novosti reports. The prosecutor's office, on its own initiative, opened a …
The messages follow an interview in which the judoka had expressed his "anxiety" in the face of the "extreme right-wing rise" and had received criticism.
Teddy Riner had been caught up in the media close to the far right or on social networks for reporting on Stade 2 of his "anxiety" of "the rise of the far right", which "feared him". After this interview, "many hate messages online targeted" Teddy Riner on X and Instagram, traced the Paris Public Prosecutor's Office, which stated that it had opened this investigation on its own initiative. The investigation was entrusted to the Central Office fo…
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