Brigitte Macron's Battle Against Transphobic Rumors
Legal Action Against Transphobic Rumors
Two women have been found guilty of complicity in public defamation this Thursday, September 12, for spreading transphobic rumors about Brigitte Macron. They were sentenced to a €500 fine suspended and ordered to pay €8,000 in damages to Brigitte Trogneux, the First Lady's maiden name, and €5,000 to her brother Jean-Michel Trogneux. "This is a decision that is perfectly in accordance with the law. It's not a victory; it’s an application of the law," stated Me Jean Enocchi, Brigitte Macron’s lawyer, to BFMTV.
Impact of False Information
He emphasized that these fanciful statements have been widely circulated recently around the world. “We are now instructed to pursue legal action in France and abroad,” he continued. The lawyer representing one of the women announced plans to appeal, claiming the decision violated press freedom laws.
Conspiracy Theories Surrounding Brigitte Macron
Since Emmanuel Macron's election in 2017, conspiracy theories regularly pop up on social media suggesting that Brigitte Macron, born Trogneux, is actually a transgender woman previously named Jean-Michel. Back in April, Emmanuel Macron condemned the false information and fabricated narratives aimed at his wife. He stated, "The worst of all are false reports and fabricated scenarios, with people who end up believing them and harassing you, even in your privacy."
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