Brigitte Macron Trial: 10 Accused of Spreading Sexist Rumors Online
FRANCE 24 EnglishNovember 5, 20251 min4,018 views
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- ⚖️ Ten individuals are on trial in Paris for online harassment targeting France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron.
- 📌 The accused are alleged to have spread and amplified false rumors that Brigitte Macron was born a man.
The False Rumor
- 💬 The central false claim is that Brigitte Macron is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux, her living brother.
- 📢 These claims have gone viral on the internet, despite being persistently denied by the Macrons.
Legal Proceedings and Potential Penalties
- 🇺🇸 The case follows a defamation lawsuit filed in the US against podcaster Candace Owens for amplifying similar claims.
- 🏛️ Defendants face up to two years in prison if found guilty.
- 👏 Some defendants have appeared in court to applause from the public, while denying wrongdoing.
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