French Performer Barbara Butch Carries Paralympic Torch in Defiance

French performer Barbara Butch carried the Paralympic torch in defiance after facing hate speech for her appearance in the Olympic Games opening ceremony. She filed a legal complaint against online abuse and plans to tackle the issue at an international level.

Controversy over Paris Olympics' Opening Ceremony

Barbara Butch faced death threats and cyber-harassment over her participation in the Paris Olympics' opening ceremony, which included a tableau resembling Leonardo da Vinci's 'The Last Supper.'

Online Abuse Against Barbara Butch in 2024 Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony

French DJ and LGBTQ activist Barbara Butch is taking legal action over online abuse regarding her role as "Christ" in the 2024 Paris Olympics opening ceremony's "Last Supper" display, facing cyber-harassment and defamation. Organizers received criticism for the display, with Butch's attorney filing complaints against the perpetrators.