French authorities have launched an investigation into death threats and cyber-harassment targeting the artistic director of the 2024 Olympic Opening Ceremony Toa Jolie, the Paris Prosecutor’s Office announced today. Jolie filed a complaint after threats and online attacks over the performance – part of the unprecedented Opening Ceremony on the River Seine – that appeared to parody Leonardo da Vinci’s masterpiece The Last Supper. The scene, which sparked outrage from top leaders, the Catholic Church and far-right politicians in France, featured drag queens, a transgender model and the nearly naked Greek ancient god Dionysus. Paris 2024 organizers later apologized saying there was no intention to disrespect any religious group. Jolie also said that religious disrespect was not his intention and that the scene was supposed to depict a pagan festival associated with the gods of Olympus. French DJ and producer Barbara Bates, who performed on stage, said Monday […]
Source: News Beast
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