The number of celebrities and well-known public figures supporting Pavel Durov after his arrest in France has skyrocketed. Among them are Elon Musk, Robert F. Kennedy, Vitalik Buterin, Jackson Hinkle, and Tucker Carlson.
Durov’s Arrest
As reported earlier, Pavel Durov was arrested in France on Saturday evening for failing to moderate content on the popular messaging app Telegram. He faces up to 20 years in prison for possible offenses such as money laundering, complicity, terrorism, and narcotics. The cryptocurrency project Toncoin, closely related to Telegram, experienced significant turbulence after this news, with its native token TON dropping more than 20%. The team behind the project expressed their support for Durov and free speech on platform X, stating that the 'TON community remains strong and fully operational.'
Free Pavel Movement
Elon Musk was among the first to declare his support for Durov, posting the hashtag '#FreePavel.' He also commented on the growing censorship in Europe with a sarcastic remark on platform X. Robert F. Kennedy, who recently withdrew from the US presidential race and supports Donald Trump, highlighted the importance of protecting free speech.
Other Comments and Support
Jackson Hinkle, another US political commentator, offered his intriguing version of why Durov might have been arrested. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin also expressed concern about the current situation, emphasizing the importance of maintaining software and communication freedom in Europe.
The support for Pavel Durov from celebrities and public figures highlights the importance of issues surrounding freedom of speech and decentralization in the modern world. The situation around his arrest is causing widespread resonance and discussion among representatives of various fields.
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