On Wednesday, French prosecutors announced an investigation into the alleged cyberbullying of Algerian Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif, highlighting the serious concerns surrounding gender harassment at the Paris Olympics.
Nabil Boudi, the lawyer representing Khelif, indicated that prominent figures like JK Rowling, Elon Musk, and potentially Donald Trump were involved in the complaint, further emphasizing the international dimensions of this case.
The Paris Prosecutor's Office confirmed the investigation is focused on charges of cyber harassment due to gender, public insult based on gender, and incitement to discrimination.
French law allows for the prosecution of foreign individuals for crimes committed outside France, illustrating the expansive reach of French criminal jurisdiction when it concerns issues like gender-based violence.
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