The Paris Olympics’ opening ceremony, celebrated for its creativity, has led to a dark aftermath for two of its key figures. Thomas Jolly, the ceremony’s director, and DJ Barbara Butch, a featured artist, are enduring a wave of cyberbullying.
Jolly has been targeted over his sexual orientation and alleged Israeli origins, while Butch has faced vile grossophobic and homophobic attacks.
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Both have filed legal complaints as investigations into these acts of hate continue. Figures like President Macron and Mayor Anne Hidalgo have publicly condemned the harassment, standing firmly with Jolly and Butch in defense of their rights and artistic contributions.
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