French authorities say they have charged seven individuals for allegedly harassing Thomas Jolly, the artistic director for the 2024 Summer Olympics. The suspects must appear at a hearing in March 2025, where they will face charges of making death threats, aggravated insults, and cyberbullying, with potential prison sentences and fines.French authorities said Friday they have charged seven individuals in connection with a cyberbullying campaign targeting Thomas Jolly, the artistic director behind the Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies.The Paris prosecutor’s office, which launched an investigation, reported Friday that the arrests mark only the “first wave” of detentions, with more expected as authorities expand their probe.
The seven defendants, who are 22 to 79 years old, face charges of making death threats, aggravated insults, and cyberbullying, with potential prison sentences and significant fines.
Jolly’s opening ceremony was a daring blend of French tradition and LGBTQ+ expression, featuring drag performers, flamboyant runway sequences, and a scene that some have drawn parallels with Da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”