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News|InternetFrance trial opens for 10 accused of online harassment of Brigitte MacronJudge says defendants caused ‘deterioration’ in Brigitte Macron’s ‘physical and mental health’.

Ten individuals are currently on trial in Paris, accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France. The defendants, comprising eight men and two women aged between 41 and 60, face charges of cyber-harassment.

EBy Eric WallaceOct 28, 20251 min read

Ten individuals are currently on trial in Paris, accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France. The defendants, comprising eight men and two women aged between 41 and 60, face charges of cyber-harassment.

The accusations center around unfounded claims regarding Brigitte Macron's gender identity, suggesting that she is transgender. Additionally, the defendants made references to the 24-year age difference between Brigitte Macron and French President Emmanuel Macron in a derogatory manner.

The Macrons initiated legal actions in response to these claims, including a defamation lawsuit filed in the United States in July.

The trial commenced on Monday, with seven defendants present in court while the remaining three were represented by legal counsel. The presiding judge noted the significant impact of the posts, which rapidly gained online traction, adversely affecting Brigitte Macron's physical and mental health.

Ten individuals are currently on trial in Paris, accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France.
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Key figures among the defendants include Delphine Jegousse, also known as Amandine Roy, who is alleged to have significantly contributed to the spread of the rumor through a video in 2021. Aurelien Poirson-Atlan, known as Zoe Sagan, is also among the accused and is associated with conspiracy theory circles.

The Macrons have been subjected to persistent conspiracy theories, specifically the claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux. This claim has been amplified by far-right and conspiracy theorist circles both in France and the United States.

A previous court ruling, which had fined individuals for spreading these claims, was overturned by a Paris appeals court in July. Brigitte Macron and her brother have since appealed to France’s highest court.

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In the United States, the Macrons are pursuing legal action against conservative influencer Candace Owens, demanding significant damages if she continues to propagate these claims on her platform.

The court is expected to deliver a verdict at a later date.

Based on reporting by Al Jazeera.

AI transparency. This article was produced with the assistance of artificial intelligence and published under human editorial oversight. AI systems can make mistakes. Read how we use AI (EU AI Act, Art. 50).
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