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Lawsuit Filed Against Charlie Hebdo Over Cran Montana Fire Sketch

Published January 12, 2026, 22:01
Lawsuit Filed Against Charlie Hebdo Over Cran Montana Fire Sketch

A Swiss couple of lawyers, Stéphane Rian and Béatrice, have filed a lawsuit against the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo over a sketch they deem offensive to the victims of the fatal fire in Cran Montana. The sketch, published on the day of national mourning in Switzerland, depicts two skiers with burns descending a slope, with references to an older satirical film. The lawyers argue that turning the victims into objects of ridicule is inhumane and violates human dignity, outweighing freedom of expression. They are requesting authorities to investigate the matter and compel the magazine and the cartoonist to pay compensation to the victims. Charlie Hebdo has not commented on the lawsuit.