The trial of conspiracy speaker Jacques Grimault opens this Wednesday, February 15 at the Paris court. The 67-year-old man, who surfs with far-right networks, is accused of online harassment against Faustine Boulay, president of the fight against misinformation in history, art history and archeology.
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In 2019, during a conference, the scientist specializing in historical fake news evokes the film directed by Jacques Grimault “The revelation of the pyramids”, in which he tries to persuade that the pyramids are the work of an advanced extraterrestrial civilization.
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Since then, Faustine Boulay claims to have received 87 messages containing sexist and anti-Semitic insults and threats. Additionally, 18 videos targeting her were posted online between March and November 2021.
Complotiste, Jacques Grimault was close to personalities of the extreme right. In particular, he has given lectures on Alain Soral’s Equality and Reconciliation blog.
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Initially scheduled for last May, his trial had to be postponed at the request of justice. The judge wanted more time to view the 18 videos mentioned above. A psychiatric expertise was also carried out on the defendant.
