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Paris Prosecutors Investigate CNews for Hate Speech Against Black Mayor

4/4/2026

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The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into CNews for hate speech after remarks about Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected Black mayor of Saint-Denis.
Bagayoko filed a complaint alleging CNews panelists' comments on March 27 and 28 were racist slurs.
The investigation also covers racial slurs and cyberbullying against Bagayoko due to his race, with penalties under French law.

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The Paris prosecutor's office has opened an investigation into CNews for hate speech after remarks about Bally Bagayoko, the newly elected Black mayor of Saint-Denis.
Bagayoko filed a complaint alleging CNews panelists' comments on March 27 and 28 were racist slurs.
The investigation also covers racial slurs and cyberbullying against Bagayoko due to his race, with penalties under French law.