Seven people are set to stand trial in Paris for cyberbullying and death threats against the artistic director of the Paris Olympics' opening and closing ceremonies. Thomas Jolly filed a complaint after receiving homophobic and antisemitic abuse on social media following his controversial opening spectacle. The seven individuals face charges of death threats, aggravated insults, and cyberbullying, with potential prison time and heavy fines. The arrests are seen as a first step in France's fight against cyberbullying, which has become increasingly sophisticated.

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