Mayor of Saint-Denis Targeted on CNews: Investigation Opened for Racial Insult Against Bally Bagayoko

An investigation has been opened in Paris for public insult of a racist nature against Bally Bagayoko, the LFI mayor of Saint-Denis, following comments made on CNews in late March. These statements sparked strong indignation and calls for legal action. The prefect of Seine-Saint-Denis announced his intention to join the case in support of the elected official. A second investigation has also been opened for cyberbullying related to his skin color.