Paris opens investigation into racist abuse of judo star Riner

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Sept, 12:42 · Archive

Paris prosecutors are investigating racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner after he spoke about rising far-right concern.

Paris's public prosecutor has opened an investigation into racist abuse and online harassment of Teddy Riner, one of France's most successful judo competitors, after he expressed concern about the rise of the far right on a TV sports show this month. Riner received numerous racist insults and hate messages following his comments.

How it is being reported

• Black French judo star is bombarded with racist abuse sparking police probe after saying he was 'freaked out' by rise of the hard-rightDaily Mail · 25 Sept, 10:48
• Racist abuse of French judo star Teddy Riner investigated after he spoke about rise of far rightThe Guardian · 24 Sept, 13:31

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