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Legal proceedings and leak allegations against MEP Rima_H_H_

Overview

Legal and political proceedings against Franco-Palestinian MEP Rima Hassan have drawn international scrutiny and domestic controversy in France.

Five United Nations special rapporteurs expressed ‘vives préoccupations’ (deep concerns) regarding the actions taken against Hassan, suggesting they might constitute ‘harcèlement judiciaire et politique’ (judicial and political harassment). Hassan faces charges of ‘apologie du terrorisme’ (apology for terrorism) related to a social media post.

Following her April police custody, controversy erupted over reports of synthetic drug possession. Subsequent forensic analysis by the Paris Prosecutor’s Office identified the substance as CBD, and drug possession investigations were dropped. An investigation by the program ‘Complément d’enquête’ alleged that Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez participated in disseminating false claims regarding the narcotics during off-the-record discussions with journalists. Nuñez has denied organizing leaks, stating he was responding to inquiries about information already in the press.

In response, Hassan has filed a formal complaint against Nuñez before the Court of Justice of the Republic, accusing him of breaching the secrecy of an investigation and leaking confidential information. Her lawyer, Vincent Brengarth, characterized the situation as a ‘scandal of state.’ Additionally, reports suggest judicial police monitored Hassan’s movements and phone activity using geolocation data and transport records. The Paris prosecutor's office has noted that the Inspection Générale de la Police Nationale (IGPN) is currently handling a preliminary investigation into media leaks regarding the case.

Entities

Rima Hassan · Vincent Brengarth · Laurent Nunez · France 2 · France

Timeline

  1. 1 day ago

    [POLITICS] 2 sources
    Rima Hassan files complaint against French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez

    French lawmaker Rima Hassan has filed a complaint against Interior Minister Laurent Nunez, accusing him of breaching investigation secrecy and leaking confidential information to the press.

  2. 4 days ago

    [POLITICS] 13 sources
    Laurent Nuñez accused of leaking false drug info regarding Rima Hassan

    Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez denies allegations that he leaked false information regarding drugs found during MEP Rima Hassan’s police custody, amid calls for his resignation from La France Insoumise.

  3. 20 days ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    UN rapporteurs raise concerns over legal proceedings against Rima Hassan

    Five UN special rapporteurs expressed concern that legal proceedings against MEP Rima Hassan may constitute judicial and political harassment and threaten freedom of expression in France.

Sources

entrevue.fr · estrepublicain.fr · gentside.com · humanite.fr · impact.sn · information.tv5monde.com · ipreunion.com · israelvalley.com · kapitalis.com · Lalsace.fr · lejsl.com · lemediatv.fr · melty.fr · milletnews.com · republicain-lorrain.fr · sudradio.fr · telerama.fr · vosgesmatin.fr

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