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Activist Ritchy Thibault remanded in custody over October protest
Original: Le militant Ritchy Thibault a été placé en détention provisoire à Fleury Mérogis lundi pour avoir participé à une manife
Activist Ritchy Thibault was placed in pre-trial detention at Fleury-Mérogis prison on Monday after taking part in an October 1 demonstration in support of high school students. He is not accused of any violence or property damage, but of defaming President Emmanuel Macron. The case is drawing criticism from those who see detention over speech alone as a disproportionate measure.
Why now: Critics see pre-trial detention for defamation, with no violence alleged, as a troubling precedent for freedom of expression in France.
Ritchy ThibaultEmmanuel MacronFleury-Mérogis prisonFrance
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