Brigitte Macron Underlines Legal Action Against Defamatory Transgender Claims
Legal Proceedings Against Defamation
In a notable case, two women were convicted for defaming Brigitte Macron by spreading false rumors about her gender identity. These allegations gained traction online since 2021 and sparked substantial public attention.
The Court's Decision
On September 12, the Paris correctional tribunal handed down a penalty of €500 in suspended fines to each defendant, coupled with a requirement to pay €80,000 in damages to Brigitte Macron and her brother Jean-Michel Trogneux, who both stood as civil parties.
Viral Rumors and Public Response
The heart of the matter lies in a theory that emerged around the time of Emmanuel Macron's election in 2017, claiming that Brigitte Macron, born Trogneux, never existed and that her brother adopted her identity after a sex change. Despite the persistent dissemination of these rumors, Brigitte Macron was absent during the trial and this recent ruling.
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