Overview

• The philosopher appeared before the Paris court’s 17th press chamber on Tuesday on an injure publique charge tied to a May 1, 2024 post that labeled La France insoumise a "detestable, violent, conspiracist, passionately antisemitic" movement.
• His defense, led by Richard Malka, moved to broaden the case by calling witnesses to describe LFI’s record on antisemitism, including CRIF president Yonathan Arfi, museum director Paul Salmona and researcher Rudy Reichstadt.
• LFI, represented by its lawyers, argued the proceeding is about unlawful insult rather than a referendum on antisemitism and is seeking €10,000 in damages.
• In testimony reported from the courtroom, Enthoven said he is "waging a relentless fight" against LFI, underscoring his intent to put the party’s stances at issue.
• As press-law specialists note in the coverage, even evidence purporting to show antisemitism within LFI would not automatically preclude a conviction for public insult.