Brigitte Macron Issues Victory in Defamation Case Against Women Spreading False Claims
Brigitte Macron Wins Defamation Case Against Spreaders of False Claims
Two women who propagated the rumor that Brigitte Macron was a transgender woman have been found guilty. The Paris Correctional Court handed down a sentence that includes a fine of 500 euros, suspended, and damages totaling 8,000 euros to Brigitte Macron and 5,000 euros to her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux. The defense lawyer stated, “This is not a victory, but a normal application of the law.”
Ongoing Legal Actions Against Misinformation
- Brigitte Macron’s lawyer emphasized the enormous damage caused by the viral misinformation, which has exploded worldwide.
- They are pursuing further legal action in France and abroad.
- The false claim has circulated on social media since Emmanuel Macron’s election in 2017, suggesting that Brigitte, born Trogneux, never existed.
A lengthy interview in 2021 fueled the spread of these rumors, during which the two women shared unfounded claims about Brigitte Macron, including personal details and baseless allegations about her children.
Context of the Rumors and Impact on Public Figures
Brigitte Macron filed her complaint for public defamation in January 2022, leading to this trial. Notably, similar transphobic misinformation has targeted other prominent figures, including former First Lady Michelle Obama and current Vice President Kamala Harris.
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