The arrest of Pavel Durov, Telegram’s founder, as part of an investigation into illicit activities on the messaging app set off worries about the personal liability of tech executives.
Category: Freedom of Speech and Expression
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How the Politics of the Gaza War Engulfed the Melbourne Symphony
The orchestra faced criticism for canceling a performance by a pianist who spoke about the war. Now a top leader has departed and the ensemble has opened an inquiry.
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The Crypto Industry Loudly Defends Telegram’s Pavel Durov
When the messaging app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was arrested, he received a flood of support from a multitrillion-dollar industry that relies on it.
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Who Is Telegram’s Pavel Durov and Why Was He Arrested in France?
Pavel Durov has been detained in France, as part of wide-ranging investigation into criminal activities on the messaging platform he runs.
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Telegram Founder’s Arrest Part of Broad Investigation, French Prosecutors Say
A case was opened last month to investigate child pornography, drug sales, fraud and other criminal activities on the platform. The app’s founder, Pavel Durov, was detained over the weekend near Paris.