Atal, the mayor of Nice gets involved

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By: Manu Tournoux

Youcef Atal sanctioned by OGC Nice

The mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi, welcomed the decision taken by the Gym to suspend Youcef Atal, under investigation for “apology of terrorism”.

After sharing on his social networks the video of a Palestinian preacher calling for “a dark day for the Jews”, Youcef Atal saw the Nice prosecutor’s office open a preliminary investigation for “apology of terrorism and public provocation to hatred or violence on the basis of a specific religion. »

In the process, the Algerian full-back was suspended until further notice by OGC Nice. A decision approved by the mayor of Nice, Christian Estrosi. “ Nice is not spared from the national increase in anti-Semitic acts. Personalities in the sporting world have also come forward”first indicated the councilor on BFM Nice.

“He will be tried for advocating terrorism”

And to continue: “I am delighted to see that OGC Nice has suspended him (Youcef Atal). He will be tried for advocating terrorism. He is presumed innocent, but a preliminary investigation is opened following the report of the prefect and the mayor of Nice, that is what it is. »

Manu Tournoux

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