As a long-time advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and a fervent supporter of artistic expression, I find it deeply disturbing to hear about the vile death threats and cyber harassment that Barbara Butch, a French DJ and activist, has received following her participation in the Olympics opening ceremony tableau. As someone who has faced my fair share of discrimination and backlash for standing up for what I believe in, I can empathize with Butch’s experience and understand the emotional toll such hateful actions can take.
On Monday, Barbara Butch, a French DJ and activist, shared that she’s submitted multiple police reports due to death threats received following her role in the Olympics opening ceremony’s tableau which echoed Leonardo da Vinci’s “The Last Supper.”
1. The display, showcasing drag queens and various members of the LGBTQ community, faced criticism from both the Catholic Church and notable conservative personalities like Rob Schneider and Candace Cameron Bure. In an interview with French media outlet BFMTV, Olympic artistic director Thomas Jolly clarified that the performance wasn’t based on “The Last Supper,” but rather a homage to Greek mythology. However, it has persisted in sparking controversy.
On Monday evening, Butch shared news via her Instagram account, publishing a declaration penned by her lawyer, Audrey Msellati. The statement revealed that Butch has been subjected to a disturbingly violent series of online harassment and false accusations.
Msellati went on to say, “Barbara Butch has been subjected to grave threats of death, torture, and sexual violence. Insults against her, her beliefs, and her identities as a Jew, LGBTQ+ individual, and woman have been rampant. Barbara Butch strongly denounces this abhorrent hate speech. She is taking legal action against those responsible, regardless of their nationality, and will not hesitate to pursue further charges against anyone who attempts to intimidate or harass her in the future.”
At the beginning ceremony, Butch stood at the heart of the scene, spinning tunes on her decks and adorned with a silver headdress and blue gown. In a post on Instagram, Butch described herself as the “music deity of the Olympics.”
1. After the ceremony, Olympics officials expressed regret and apologized if they unintentionally offended anyone during their press conference. Spokesperson Anne Descamps clarified that there was no intention to disrespect any religious group, and they are genuinely sorry if anyone felt offended.
The Paris Prosecutor’s Office and Paris Olympics representatives failed to provide a comment right away in response to EbMaster’s request.
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2024-07-30 12:46