French court convicts 11 of harassing teenager who posted anti-Islam videos

Case involving Mila, who was sent more than 100,000 abusive messages, has fuelled debate about free speech.

A French court has convicted 11 people for harassing a teenager online over her anti-Islam videos in a case that has led to a fierce debate about free speech and the right to insult religions.

The prosecutions were part of a judicial fightback against trolling and online abuse after the girl, known as Mila, had to change schools and accept police protection because of death threats.