French Court Permits Dieudonné's Controversial 'Vendredi 13' Show After Police Ban

The administrative court ruled the ban infringed on freedom of expression, allowing the performances to proceed in a bus-turned-theater in Paris.

The Paris administrative court overturned a police ban on Dieudonné's latest show, citing insufficient evidence of public order risks.
The show, titled 'Vendredi 13,' references the 2015 Paris attacks and is inspired by exchanges with convicted terrorist Salah Abdeslam.
Performances will take place inside a modified bus, the 'Dieudobus,' with a capacity of 73 spectators, stationed in Paris until January 15.
The police had initially banned the show, citing its sensitive theme and its proximity to key locations like the Ministry of Armies and a synagogue.
Dieudonné, previously convicted for racial insults and incitement to hate, hailed the court's decision as a victory for free speech.