France Inter Journalist Suspended Over Rachida Dati Remarks
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who: Thomas Legrand (columnist),Rachida Dati (Minister of Culture),Patrick Cohen (columnist),Socialist Party officials.
What: Thomas Legrand has been suspended from France Inter following the release of a video.
When: The video was filmed in July. The suspension was announced friday evening and is effective instantly (he will not be on air this Sunday).
Where: The video was filmed in a Parisian restaurant.
Why: The video shows Legrand making “litigious remarks” (perhaps legally problematic statements) targeting Rachida Dati, in the presence of socialist Party officials. Specifically, he said, “We do what is needed for Dati, Patrick (Cohen) and me” – implying actions against her in her campaign for Paris mayor.
source: The video was revealed by the monthly magazine L’Incorrect.
* Reaction: France Inter suspended Legrand “as a conservatory measure.” Patrick Cohen was also present during the recording.
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