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Mila Summoned by Lyon Prosecutors Over 'Adidolf' Post as Rights Groups Escalate Legal Moves

The dispute turns on whether a Nazi‑themed parody image crosses from protected humor into unlawful endorsement.

Overview

  • SOS Racisme confirmed it filed a complaint in September for apology of crimes against humanity, with the case transmitted by the online hate unit to the Lyon prosecutor's office.
  • Mila says she has been called in for an open hearing under the offense of apology of terrorism, reflecting a different legal classification currently recorded by prosecutors.
  • The Licra announced on January 26 that it is initiating its own legal action over the same Instagram story.
  • The image showed a T‑shirt reading "Adidolf" with three raised arms resembling Nazi salutes, which SOS Racisme argues meets the legal threshold for apology of crimes against humanity.
  • Mila defends the post as dark humor and wordplay, is appealing a December conviction for racist speech, and faces reported potential penalties of up to seven years in prison and a €100,000 fine.