France’s CNews Under Investigation for Hate Speech After Comments Targeting Black Mayor

France’s CNews is under investigation for potential hate speech after controversial comments targeted Black mayor Bally Bagayoko following his election. The Paris prosecutor's office launched the probe after Bagayoko filed a complaint on Wednesday, highlighting racist slurs made during broadcasts on March 27 and 28. CNews denies any wrongdoing, calling the claims baseless.

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