The Telegram founder’s short stay in a French prison this summer was a free speech inflection point.
It was not until August 24, 2024 that Pavel Durov burst into the forefront of the public consciousness. Not that the 120th richest person in the world with $15.5 billion isn’t notable just for that. But it’s Durov’s social media accomplishments that truly distinguish him—and his public stand for internet freedom that underscores his dynamic role in that world.
In August, Durov told the court that he had come for an arranged meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron, which Macron denied. The charges leveled against him were based on the notion that his Telegram site was insufficiently monitored, and thus allowed for the free flow of criminal activity.
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