Paris Man Arrested for Wearing Antisemitic Jersey in Metro

A 28-year-old man has been detained after turning himself in for wearing a jersey with an antisemitic message, amid rising antisemitic incidents in France.

• The suspect, described as having intellectual limitations, turned himself in to the police after a photo of him wearing the jersey circulated online.
• Authorities launched an investigation for incitement to racial hatred, which is punishable by up to one year in prison.
• The incident occurred on October 22 on the Paris Metro's Line 13 and was widely condemned by public officials and social media users.
• Sandrine Sebbane, a Jewish community radio director, initially shared the photo, prompting swift police action.
• This arrest comes as antisemitic acts have tripled in France compared to the previous year, highlighting an urgent need to address hate speech.

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