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Nice Prosecutors Open Inquiry After Pig’s Head, Antisemitic Poster Left at Mayor’s Home

The probe focuses on threats to a public official with suspected incitement to religious hatred.

Le maire de Nice, Christian Estrosi, à Paris, le 25 mars 2025.
Une tête de cochon accompagnée d’une affiche à caractère antisémite a été déposée devant le domicile du maire de Nice, Christian Estrosi. [JULIEN DE ROSA / AFP]
La tête de cochon, accompagnée d’une affichette montrant le visage de l’édile avec une étoile de David, a été découverte samedi, devant le domicile de Christian Estrosi.

Overview

  • The Nice prosecutor’s office opened an investigation for threats and outrage against a public official and for provocation to hatred and violence on religious grounds.
  • No arrest has been made as investigators work to identify the perpetrator, with the Alpes-Maritimes prefect condemning the act and pledging full police efforts.
  • Mayor Christian Estrosi posted a photo of the display, called it abject, said he will file a complaint, and noted that his family felt targeted and that his wife is Jewish.
  • Surveillance footage appears to indicate a single individual carried out the act, according to reporting by Le Point.
  • The incident comes two weeks before Nice’s municipal elections on March 15 and 22, with rival Eric Ciotti publicly expressing full support for Estrosi and his family.