7 Charged in Cyberbullying Olympics Case

French authorities have charged seven individuals in connection with the cyberbullying of Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the Paris Olympics' ceremonies. The arrests are part of a broader investigation following a complaint Jolly filed on July 31. Defendants, aged 22 to 79, face serious charges including making death threats, aggravated insults, and cyberbullying, which could lead to imprisonment and heavy fines.

Jolly became a target after his opening ceremony in July, a show celebrating freedom and diversity through a mix of traditional French culture and LGBTQ+ themes. The event featured drag artists and other creative expressions but drew backlash for a scene critics linked to Leonardo da Vinci's "The Last Supper." Notably, Hungary's ambassador to the Vatican and Donald Trump voiced strong disapproval, with Trump calling the scene a "disgrace." The charged individuals are scheduled to appear in court on March 5. (This story was generated by Newser's AI chatbot. Source: the AP)