France investigates threats against judge who sentenced Sarkozy

On September 27, the French judicial workers’ union filed a complaint with the prosecutor’s office after the judge who sentenced former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to five years in prison began receiving death threats.

According to BFMTV, the online messages contained “threats of murder or severe violence.” Following the complaint, two investigations were launched, and the case was referred to the national cyber-hate unit.

The prosecutor’s office reminded the public that “death threats against individuals holding public office” carry a prison sentence of up to five years, while persistent online harassment and insults can result in up to two years in prison and fines of up to €30,000. Furthermore, the disclosure of personal information that allows identifying and locating a public official, thereby endangering their life or property, can be punished with up to five years in prison and fines of up to €75,000.

By Vugar Khalilov