Two protesters who have been arrested after hurling soup at Leonardo da Vinci’s Mona Lisa portray in Paris could escape prosecution and as an alternative be ordered to make a donation, prosecutors mentioned on Monday.
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The 2 girls on Sunday flung pumpkin soup on the bullet-proof glass defending da Vinci’s most well-known portray on the Louvre artwork museum, demanding the proper to “wholesome and sustainable meals.”
A bunch referred to as Riposte Alimentaire (“Meals counterattack”) claimed duty for the stunt.
The 2 activists have been arrested and briefly positioned in police custody.
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The general public prosecutor’s workplace mentioned that the activists have been accused of illegally getting into the safe space across the portray, an offence carrying a most effective of €1 500.
The 2 activists have been to be introduced earlier than prosecutors on Monday afternoon with a view to creating a “citizen’s contribution” somewhat than going through a trial, the general public prosecutor’s workplace mentioned.
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Below the French system, making such a donation to a sufferer’s affiliation is an alternative choice to prosecution. The quantity is set by prosecutors as much as a most of €3 000.
The Louvre museum mentioned the portray had not suffered any harm, including that the ladies had hidden the pumpkin soup in a thermos flask.
The portray, which has been stored behind bulletproof glass since 2005, has been repeatedly attacked. In 2022, the masterpiece was focused with a cream pie.
By Garrin Lambley © Agence France-Presse
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