Feminist Coalition Demands Stronger Laws Against Sexual Violence

Authorities are investigating a shooting near children in the Larboussey neighborhood. One resident of 50 years described the incident as a simple neighbor conflict rather than a racist attack. French authorities have launched a investigation into a website named Coco that is linked to crimes including child sexual abuse, rape, and murder. The platform, which features a chat room called S.I.M., was previously shut down in 2024 but has since reappeared. The investigation follows reports of the site facilitating mass sexual violence. The banned site has reportedly resurfaced under the name Cocholande, maintaining a similar design and anonymous access via pseudonyms. Italian founder Isaac Steidel is under investigation for child pornography distribution, corruption of minors, and criminal association. The 'Coco' platform was linked to 23,000 criminal cases between 2021 and 2024, including the Mazan case. Authorities are also investigating a new site called 'Cocoland' used for accessing discussion rooms. French authorities are calling for the reporting of individuals on a specific platform to facilitate investigations. A coalition of 150 associations is calling for reinforced state action and new legislation to combat sexual violence. The group, known as the Integral Feminist Coalition, is advocating for a law to address these crimes.