Potential penalties for cyberbullying offenses in France include prison sentences of two to five years and fines of £26,000 to £39,000.
In the event that their actions are classified as online hate speech, they may be subject to a sanction ranging from £64,000 to £214,000.
Mr. Boudi stated that Khelif initiated the lawsuit as part of her “fight for justice, dignity, and honor.”
It was lodged against “unknown persons” in accordance with French Law, as it was issued against Musk’s social media network X, which was previously known as Twitter.
The counsel clarified that this guarantees that the “prosecution has the necessary discretion to conduct investigations against all individuals,” including those who posted abusive messages under pseudonyms.
