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Influencer Amine Mojito Held in Custody as Paris Court Postpones Syringe Prank Trial to September

He faces weapons violence charges after posting syringe prank videos at France’s Fête de la musique, awaiting his September court date behind bars.

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L’influenceur est poursuivi pour «violences avec arme n’ayant pas entraîné d’incapacité de travail».
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L'influenceur Amine Mojito.

Overview

  • During his custody hearing, Mojito insisted the syringe stunts were a harmless prank, saying he left caps on the needles and that no one was injured.
  • Investigators have not identified any direct victims despite 145 syringe prick complaints reported nationwide following online calls during the Fête de la musique.
  • Paris police opened an inquiry after his June 20 video surfaced and authorities continue to probe needle spiking incidents linked to the festival.
  • In a June 23 follow-up video, Mojito said he aimed to warn followers about syringe risks at crowded events.
  • His prior convictions for aggravated violence, sexual assault and hate speech have intensified judicial scrutiny of his online stunts.