French Authorities Detain MEP Rima Hassan for Terror Glorification Over X Post

Rima Hassan was detained for glorifying terrorism over an X post referencing Kozo Okamoto.

The post was deleted after a complaint filed by National Rally MP Matthias Renault.

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She could face up to seven years in prison under France's terrorism apology laws.

Melenchon condemned the detention and claimed there was no parliamentary immunity.

Police found synthetic narcotics in Hassan's bag during custody.

The Prosecutor clarified the drug charges are separate from terror glorification.

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Hassan denied the drug allegations as completely unfounded.

The discovery added a new layer of controversy to the case.

Hassan was released and summoned to appear in court on July 7.

Prosecutors must prove her post was illegal glorification of terrorism rather than protected speech.

The case raises broader questions about free expression for elected officials.

Hassan is a vocal pro-Palestinian activist.

Hassan had been under investigation since December 2024 over posts referring to Palestinian armed resistance.

Her detention sparked condemnation from human rights groups and political allies.

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The case has symbolic intensity given her status as an elected MEP.