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Since she took part in a segment of the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics that was construed by some as a parody of Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper,” French DJ Barbara Butch has filed legal complaints regarding the death threats and other types of abuse she has received during her participation in the event. There is no evidence to support the claim that the picture was the source of inspiration for the tableau, as stated by the artistic director of the ceremony.
The attorney of a DJ who performed at the opening ceremony of the Paris Olympics has claimed that she is submitting complaints about a torrent of threats and other forms of abuse that the LGBTQ+ icon has received online in the aftermath of the performance. The DJ mentioned that she has received these threats and abuses online. As a result of the storm of rage that has enveloped the opening ceremony of the Olympics, which took place on Tuesday, this comes as a result of the legal situation.
In a statement that was posted on the DJ’s Instagram account, the attorney for Barbara Butch wrote that Butch “has been threatened with death, torture, and rape, and has also been the target of numerous anti-Semitic, homophobic, sexist, and grossophobic insults.” In addition, the letter added that Butch has been the object of harassment and harassment of a sexual nature. It was confirmed by Butch’s representative in a statement that the Instagram account in question is the DJ’s. The statement was delivered to The Associated Press.
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However, other people thought that the part of the event that featured Butch was a satirical reference to the painting by Leonardo da Vinci that depicts Jesus Christ with his apostles. However, this is in spite of the fact that Thomas Jolly, who is the artistic director of the event, has said on many times that he was not influenced by “The Last Supper.”
However, Butch, who calls herself a “love activist,” was the one who initiated a party. She was wearing a silver headpiece that looked like a halo at the time. She was seen on the television wearing the headgear while she was performing her segment. On the other hand, there were numerous performances, including drag artists, dancers, and others, on both sides of Butch.
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Several French Catholic bishops said Christians had been hurt and outraged
The authorities that are in charge of organizing the Olympic Games in Paris have declared that there was “never an intention to show disrespect to any religious group” and that the intention was to “celebrate community tolerance and acceptance.”
It was a festival of difference, according to Jolly, and the table on which Butch spun her songs was a tribute to feasting and French food. Jolly believed that the gathering was a celebration of diversity. According to Jolly, he had the impression that the scene was comprised of these objects.
It was during Jolly’s speech that she made the following statement: “My wish is not to be subversive, nor to mock, nor to shock.” In the beginning, I wanted to send a message that was filled with love and inclusiveness, and I specifically did not want to send a message that would cause anyone to feel divided.
However, according to the statement that was issued by Audrey Msellati, who is Butch’s attorney, she is bringing a number of grievances. The French legal authorities are responsible for conducting investigations into allegations of this sort and determining whether or not to begin a formal investigation by the police in the majority of situations.
However, according to the statement, Butch has been “the target of an extremely violent campaign of cyber-harrassment and defamation.”
Butch, on the other hand, issued her own statement, which was also shared on Instagram
The following is what it said: “Whatever some may claim, I exist. In my whole life, I have never once considered the possibility of feeling ashamed of who I am, and I am willing to take full responsibility for everything, even the artistic choices that I make. My entire life, I have made it a point to refuse to be a victim; I will not keep quiet about what has happened to me.
In the statement that was published by her attorney, it was said that judicial complaints will be filed regardless of “whether committed by French nationals or foreigners.” Additionally, it was mentioned that the attorney plans to punish anyone who attempts to frighten your client in the future.
“My heart is still full of joy,” she observed, alluding to the fact that she “was extremely honored” to take part in the ceremony that took place on Friday. “It was an incredible experience,” she said.
“I am committed, and I am pleased with myself,” she said. For the people who are important to me as well as for the millions of people who live in France, I am proud of who I am, of what I am, and of what I represent. I am proud of all of these things. According to what she had written, “My France is France!”
