Rumble CEO leaves EU following Durov's arrest
Rumble CEO Chris Pavlovski has stated that France has exceeded all limits by detaining Pavel Durov. Read Full Article at RT.com.
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Chris Pavlovski, the chief executive of the video-hosting service Rumble, has expressed severe criticism towards France for detaining Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of Telegram. Pavlovski, who departed from Europe following the incident, described the arrest as a significant overstep.
Durov was apprehended at a Paris airport after arriving from Azerbaijan on a private jet on Saturday. The French authorities have not yet disclosed the reasons for the arrest. However, there are reports suggesting that Durov faces accusations related to alleged involvement in drug trafficking, pedophilia, fraud, and neglecting to curb illegal activities on Telegram. The messaging service has repudiated these accusations, stating it is "absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform."
Following the events, Pavlovski conveyed through a post on X (previously known as Twitter) that he had "safely departed from Europe" and criticized France's actions as having "crossed a red line." He also mentioned that French authorities had previously issued threats toward Rumble.
”Rumble will not stand for this behavior and will use every legal means available to fight for freedom of expression, a universal human right. We are currently fighting in the courts of France, and we hope for Pavel Durov’s immediate release,” Pavlovski declared.
Rumble itself has been caught up in a legal conflict with the French government since November 2022. The dispute began when France banned Rumble for not complying with a directive to deactivate Russian media channels blocked in the EU due to sanctions connected with the conflict in Ukraine.
The incident with Durov in France has sparked conversation among various influencers, including American entrepreneur David Sacks, who speculate that the US might have played a role in the arrest. In April, Sacks had also suggested that there might be future actions against platforms like Telegram, X, and potentially Rumble, especially considering the new US legislation aimed at regulating foreign-controlled digital platforms such as TikTok.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
Durov was apprehended at a Paris airport after arriving from Azerbaijan on a private jet on Saturday. The French authorities have not yet disclosed the reasons for the arrest. However, there are reports suggesting that Durov faces accusations related to alleged involvement in drug trafficking, pedophilia, fraud, and neglecting to curb illegal activities on Telegram. The messaging service has repudiated these accusations, stating it is "absurd to claim that a platform or its owner are responsible for abuse of that platform."
Following the events, Pavlovski conveyed through a post on X (previously known as Twitter) that he had "safely departed from Europe" and criticized France's actions as having "crossed a red line." He also mentioned that French authorities had previously issued threats toward Rumble.
”Rumble will not stand for this behavior and will use every legal means available to fight for freedom of expression, a universal human right. We are currently fighting in the courts of France, and we hope for Pavel Durov’s immediate release,” Pavlovski declared.
Rumble itself has been caught up in a legal conflict with the French government since November 2022. The dispute began when France banned Rumble for not complying with a directive to deactivate Russian media channels blocked in the EU due to sanctions connected with the conflict in Ukraine.
The incident with Durov in France has sparked conversation among various influencers, including American entrepreneur David Sacks, who speculate that the US might have played a role in the arrest. In April, Sacks had also suggested that there might be future actions against platforms like Telegram, X, and potentially Rumble, especially considering the new US legislation aimed at regulating foreign-controlled digital platforms such as TikTok.
Olivia Brown for TROIB News
