1/ 𧡠Death threats against judges in France have sparked an investigation by the Paris prosecutor's office. Three magistrates involved in the trial of Marine Le Pen and the National Rally (RN) party have been targeted, highlighting serious concerns over rising political violence. #France #Justice
2/ The threats were made in the comment sections of articles published on Riposte LaΓ―que, a far-right website. These comments, posted in Oct-Nov 2024, included violent language and specific threats against judges and prosecutors involved in the trial. #FarRight #OnlineThreats
3/ The trial itself revolves around accusations of financial misconduct by RN members. Marine Le Pen, along with 24 others, faces charges of embezzlement and misuse of public funds, potentially resulting in a prison sentence and a 5-year ban from public office. #MarineLePen #RN
4/ The threats are alarming: one judge was threatened with being shot, and two prosecutors were specifically targeted with violent comments like "liquidation" and calls to find them and "shoot them." The chilling rhetoric is part of a disturbing trend. #Violence #JudicialThreats
5/ In response, the Paris prosecutor's office has opened an official inquiry. Riposte LaΓ―que's editorial head has been questioned by authorities. While some of the comments were deleted, archived versions remain, allowing authorities to trace the threats. #Investigation #France
5/ In response, the Paris prosecutor's office has opened an official inquiry. Riposte LaΓ―que's editorial head has been questioned by authorities. While some of the comments were deleted, archived versions remain, allowing authorities to trace the threats. #Investigation #France