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Anti-gay blogger charged
07/02/2007 16:36 - (SA)
Martinique - A French man accused of advocating the killing of gay people on a web log has been charged with incitement of murder in the Caribbean island of Martinique, said a prosecutor.
The suspect - identified only as a 38-year-old man from Fort-de-France - surrendered to authorities on Friday in Martinique and was held in jail for two days before being released, said prosecutor Claude Bellanger on Monday.
Bellanger said the man told investigators that he created the blog - which called for "death to (homosexuals), death without exception" - while on vacation in the US city of Atlanta.
The webpage also called for the killing of certain media personalities and government officials whom it purported to be gay.
After learning about the blog, authorities in Martinique contacted Atlanta police. An investigation in the United States led to his identification.
If convicted, he faces up to five years in prison and a $58 200 fine.
- AP
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