A Swiss court fined and sentenced a far-right figure to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a 'fat lesbian,' alarming free speech advocates across the globe.
A court in Switzerland fined and sentenced a writer and pundit to 60 days in jail for calling a journalist a 'fat lesbian,' alarming free speech advocates across the globe.
Soral is no stranger to controversy and has also been repeatedly convicted in France for denying the Holocaust, which is a crime in the country. He was sentenced to jail time in 2019 over the denials. His latest sentencing – which puts a harsh spotlight on countries that do not have First Amendment-like protections on free speech – came after he called Macherel a 'fat lesbian' and criticized her work as a 'queer activist.
Not everyone is irked by the decision; one LGBTQ group in particular supported it. 'This court decision is an important moment for justice and rights of LGBTQI people in Switzerland,' said Murial Waeger, co-director of lesbian activist group Switzerland LOS, according to the AP. 'The conviction of Alain Soral is a strong signal that homophobic hatred cannot be tolerated in our society.
Macherel did not respond to a request for comment. For more Culture, Media, Education, Opinion, and channel coverage, visit foxnews.com/media.
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