Candace Owens Sued by Macrons Over Gender Claims; Piers Morgan Weighs In

Macron Lawsuit Against Candace Owens

• 🇫🇷 The President of France and his wife are suing Candace Owens over her claims that Brigitte Macron is a man.
• ⚖️ The lawsuit, filed by attorney Tom Claire (who also handled Dominion voting machine cases), contains 218 pages and 22 counts of defamation charges against Owens.
• 📰 Owens was reportedly unaware of the lawsuit until it was leaked online, and she addressed the situation on her show.

Candace Owens' Response and Stance

• 🗣️ Owens stated on her show that she is not afraid of the lawsuit and welcomes it, asserting her conviction that Brigitte Macron was born a man.
• 🧐 She challenged the Macrons to provide evidence, suggesting medical tests or childhood photos, to disprove her claims.
• 💰 Owens has reportedly made significant money from her series on the topic, and her legal team is expected to be robust.

Reactions and Legal Analysis

• 🤔 Patrick Bet David commented on the potential implications of the discovery phase in the lawsuit.
• 🧐 Attorney Emily Zenat described the lawsuit as a "work of art" for its construction, potentially allowing for broad discovery on Owens.
• 🗣️ Will Chamberlain predicted that Candace Owens would owe the French "first family" a substantial sum of money.
• ❓ Michael Nolles raised a point about the difficulty of proving actual malice in a culture that accepts transgender identities.

Piers Morgan's Involvement

• 🤝 Piers Morgan, who previously had a bet with Owens on the topic, believes she will soon owe him money in damages to the Macrons.
• 💬 Morgan tweeted his stance, indicating he suspects Owens will face significant financial penalties.

Broader Context and Speculation

• 🤷 The hosts express uncertainty about the truth of Brigitte Macron's gender, noting Owens' extensive research.
• 🧐 Speculation arises about why the Macrons would pursue such a lawsuit if they were not confident in their case or if they believed they could uncover damaging information on Owens during discovery.
• 🏛️ The lawsuit is set to proceed to a jury trial in Delaware, where Candace Owens' company is incorporated.