Overview

• On October 6, Paris authorities filed an article 40 report to the public prosecutor over a fresh wave of online abuse directed at DJ Barbara Butch.
• The city cites suspected offenses of discriminatory public insults and moral harassment carried out via online communication services.
• The latest campaign erupted within days of her appointment to lead the 2026 Nuit Blanche, with reports of homophobic, grossophobic, antisemitic and sexist messages over the past 48 hours.
• Mayor Anne Hidalgo voiced support for Barbara Butch, pledged municipal legal assistance and reaffirmed the city's stance against discrimination.
• Separate cases from the post‑Olympics harassment remain in court, with prosecutors seeking three to six months’ suspended prison terms and a verdict scheduled for November 21.