French authorities have opened a criminal investigation into a wave of online harassment and death threats targeting Gisèle Journo, a figure connected to popular influencer Lena Situations, according to Le HuffPost.
The probe, reported by multiple French outlets including Le Parisien and Ouest-France, follows a coordinated campaign of abuse directed at Journo, who runs an influencer agency. Le Parisien cited messages containing threats such as "You will be hunted, tracked, beaten," which are now part of the police case.
The harassment appears to stem from Journo's appearances in Lena Situations' August vlogs, as reported by Le HuffPost. The situation has since expanded beyond personal attacks, drawing political attention. According to i24NEWS, French lawmaker Caroline Yadan has contacted Lena Situations' business partners over concerns related to antisemitism, while RTL reports the affair has triggered calls for a boycott against politician Rima Hassan.
The case highlights how quickly online disputes involving high-profile content creators can escalate into legal matters. French prosecutors are now examining the scale of the harassment, including threats made against Journo's professional and personal life, per Ouest-France.
What to watch next: whether the investigation leads to formal charges against identified individuals, and how Lena Situations' brand partners respond to the political pressure.
