#French court

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Francis I in Benvenuto Cellini's Studio by Alexandre Évariste Fragonard

[lawbyrhys]

Lawyer Breaks Down The Imane Khelif Lawsuit

I am an American attorney, and even though this lawsuit was filed in French court, I can still break it down and give my thoughts on the situation.

Let's get into this high-profile criminal lawsuit.

Algerian boxer and Olympic gold medalist Imane Khelif has filed a criminal complaint in French court last Friday, August 9, alleging that "acts of aggravated cyber harassment” have been perpetrated against the star athlete since her appearance at the Summer 2024 Olympics in Paris.

The lawsuit was filed with the anti-online hatred center of the Paris public prosecutor’s office and names X as the defendant; X as it refers to unknown persons in French law. Doing so "ensure[s] that the ‘prosecution has all the latitude to be able to investigate against all people," including those who may have shared hateful messages under pseudonyms and screen names.

To discuss another X in this case, though, Elon Musk finds himself named in the lawsuit, as does author J.K. Rowling. The pair have found themselves at the center of the controversy, having taken to their respective social media channels to post their takes and stoke the flames surrounding Khelif. "J. K. Rowling and Elon Musk are named in the lawsuit, among others,' says Nabil Boudi, Khelif's Paris-based attorney.

What about former president and 34-time convicted felon Donald Trump, though? He's shared his own remarks on the Algerian boxer. "Trump tweeted, so whether or not he is named in our lawsuit, he will inevitably be looked into as part of the prosecution."

Khelif's time at the 2024 Olympics—despite winning gold in women's 66kg boxing—has been overshadowed by speculation regarding her gender. It's important to note that Imane Khelif is a cisgender woman; she was born female and does not identify as transgender or intersex. The International Olympic Committee backs these facts, too, stating that "scientifically, this is not a man fighting a woman." Yet, the vitriol continues; the internet at large has been having a field day with it.

Adding to the flames are Elon Musk and J.K. Rowling. Musk, who is the owner of the X site, shared a post from swimmer Riley Gaines that read, "Men don't belong in women's sports," approving the message with one of his own: "Absolutely." Additionally, Rowling posted an image of Khelif and Italian boxer Angela Carini mid-fight with a caption accusing Khelif of "[being a man who was] enjoying the distress of a woman he’s just punched in the head." She posted this to her 14.2M X followers. Donald Trump piped in—as he's known to do—with his own caption for the image of Khelif and Carini, with a vow of sorts: "I will keep men out of women’s sports!" A campaign promise, maybe?

Interestingly, even Logan Paul had something to say. As if Paul isn't busy enough with his frivalous defamation lawsuit against fellow creator Coffeezilla, he added to the mix with his denouncement of Khelif's triumph over Carini:

"This is the purest form of evil unfolding right before our eyes. A man was allowed to beat up a woman on a global stage, crushing her life’s dream while fighting for her deceased father. This delusion must end." Paul later deleted this post, though, admitting that, "might be guilty of spreading misinformation." He doesn't want yet another lawsuit on his hands—that's my take.

Khelif's attorney isn't buying any of the bullshit, though, and nobody's apology will absolve them of their legal liability in his eyes. "That lawsuit is filed and the facts remain."

About the intentions of the lawsuit, Boudi said:

"What we’re asking is that the prosecution investigates not only these people but whoever it feels necessary. If the case goes to court, they will stand trial." As it pertains to those on US soil, he adds that "[the lawsuit] could target personalities overseas. The prosecutor’s office for combating online hate speech has the possibility to make requests for mutual legal assistance with other countries." Boudi cites an agreement between the French and American equivalent office per the online hate speech.

The lawsuit is intended to prosecute individual social media users and not the platforms themselves. As Boudi states, "It’s the responsibility of lawmakers to issue sanctions to platforms, not ours," going on to note the severity of similar cyber harassment cases, and that in some cases, "there are prison sentences."

Judicial systems worldwide have begun to take cyber crimes like these more serious in recent years. As use, popularity, and reliance on the internet grow, so must the laws and protections.

Khelif's coach, Pedro Diaz, has even weighed in on all the controversy surrounding his champion athlete. He states the hate has "incredibly affected her and everyone around her."

What do you think of this case? Let me know!

[unabashedqueenfury]

Reign 2013-17/01-03

Maria e Francesco

"Ho un desiderio desolato di te stasera. Ahimè stasera e sempre"

[artthatgivesmefeelings]

François-Hubert Drouais (French, 1727-1775) Madame du Barry, the last mistress of Versailles, 1770 Fabre museum

She was executed by guillotine during the French Revolution.

[denimoverall]

Ao3 Reign Fanfic

I am obsessively writing this 😂

[tinyreviews]

Watched this after watching The Chevalier. Completely disappointed. There is no story!

Marie Antoinette is a 2006 historical drama film written and directed by Sofia Coppola. It is based on the life of Queen Marie Antoinette, played by Kirsten Dunst

[nobility-art]

Madame de Pompadour

Artist: François Boucher (1703 - 1770)

Date: 1779

Medium: Oil on Canvas

Collection: Wallace Collection, London

Portrait of Madame de Pompadour is a 1759 oil-on-canvas painting by the French Rococo artist François Boucher, now in the Wallace Collection in London. It was the last of a series of seven portraits by the artist of Madame de Pompadour. It was first exhibited at the Château de Versailles before passing to the subject's brother.

Jeanne Antoinette Poisson, Marquise de Pompadour (December 1721 – 15 April 1764), commonly known as Madame de Pompadour, was a member of the French court. She was the official chief mistress of King Louis XV from 1745 to 1751, and remained influential as court favourite until her death.

Pompadour took charge of the king's schedule and was a valued aide and advisor, despite her frail health and many political enemies. She secured titles of nobility for herself and her relatives, and built a network of clients and supporters. She was particularly careful not to alienate the popular Queen, Marie Leszczyńska. On 8 February 1756, the Marquise de Pompadour was named as the thirteenth lady-in-waiting to the queen, a position considered the most prestigious at the court, which accorded her with honors.

Pompadour was a major patron of architecture and decorative arts, especially porcelain. She was a patron of the philosophes of the Enlightenment, including Voltaire.

[streetreporters]

Presidency Breaks Silence on Seizure of Nigerian Presidential Jets by French Court

The Presidency has finally broken its silence on the seizure of three Nigerian Presidential jets by a French Court, accusing the Chinese company involved, Zhongshan Fucheng Industrial Investment Co. Limited, of misleading the court. The Street Reporters Newspaper had reported that the jets, a Dassault Falcon 7X, a Boeing 737-7N6/BBJ, and an Airbus A330-243, were seized over a botched deal…

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France issues arrest warrant for Syria’s President Assad

A French court has issued an international arrest warrant for Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, Le Monde reports.

Bashar al-Assad is accused of complicity in crimes against humanity in the wake of chemical attacks in 2013, a judicial source and plaintiffs in the case said on Wednesday, 15 November.

The judicial source told Agence France-Presse (AFP) that Assad is also suspected of complicity in war crimes related to the attacks, which the opposition accuses the regime of, that killed more than 1,400 people near Damascus in August 2013.

International arrest warrants have also been issued for Assad’s brother Maher, the de facto head of one of Syria’s elite military units, and two military generals.

The Paris court’s crimes against humanity unit has been investigating chemical attacks since 2021. 

Learn more HERE

[you-know-i-get-itt]

neil josten is like “not fight, not flight, but secret third option: fight and flight” my man stirs up trouble and then immediately books it

[castleclericz]

when i’m in the crazy homoerotic friendship competition and my opponent is kevin day

[chryseiswriting-blog]

I really hope Neil tags along with Kevin when he goes to The Sunshine Court for the press conference and we just get Jeremy’s POV of pure gay panic meltdown when he hears all three of these traumatised sexy exy gangster boys chatting shit in French

[unabashedqueenfury]

Reign 2013-17

Maria e Francesco

Sic ignara Psyche sponte in Amoris incidit amorem.

E fu così che l'innocente Psiche, senza accorgersene, si innamorò di Amore.

[cassandrajean]

[gasp] and they were roommates.

(The death grip these disaster children have had on me since the very beginning)

[beatricecenci]

Joseph-Désiré Court (French, 1797-1865)

Nymphe et Faune au bain

[coldcigarettes]

Exy baguette sad boy 🥰