French Judge Investigates X (Formerly Twitter) for Role in Cyberharassment Case

Magali Berdah's lawsuit alleges the platform enabled harassment by rapper Booba, raising questions about social media accountability.

A Parisian judge is examining whether X (formerly Twitter) is complicit in aggravated moral harassment against businesswoman Magali Berdah.
Berdah accuses X of allowing rapper Booba to continue using the platform to target her, despite reported warnings and legal notices from her representatives.
Booba, who denies the allegations, is under investigation for posting over 487 messages allegedly harassing Berdah between May 2022 and May 2023.
The case could set a precedent by evaluating the criminal liability of social media platforms in cases of online harassment.
Critics have long accused X of inadequate content moderation, with claims intensifying after Elon Musk's acquisition and significant moderation staff reductions.