In February 2022, French TikToker sparked nationwide controversy and faced significant harassment after filming himself dancing in a crop top at the Saint-Paul-Saint-Louis church in Paris. Overview of the Incident
By March 2022, Ledig had filed at least three police complaints regarding cyberbullying and threats. He publicly requested police protection from the Ministry of the Interior, claiming he was "terrified" and unable to leave his home safely. Legal and Social Consequences Legal and Social Consequences In April 2022, the
In April 2022, the Paris Judicial Court convicted Ledig for "moral prejudice" . The court ruled that he had violated the religious purpose of the building by filming without the priest's authorization. Summary of Harassment and Protection He was ordered
Ledig appeared on major French talk shows like TPMP (Touche pas à mon poste) to defend his actions as an expression of freedom, which further polarized public opinion. Summary of Harassment and Protection which further polarized public opinion.
He was ordered to pay damages, with reports citing figures such as €4,500 for moral harm caused to the parish.
Ledig and another influencer, Queen Paul, posted a video dancing and miming suggestive acts in front of a crucifix while wearing crop tops.
Despite his requests, there is no public record of the French government granting him official static police protection, though the Pôle national de lutte contre la haine en ligne (National Center for Combatting Online Hate) was involved in investigating the threats against him.
