Paris Court Convicts 10 People for Cyber-Harassing France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron With False Claims She Is Transgender, Hands Down Suspended Jail Sentences
A Paris court has convicted 10 individuals—eight men and two women—for cyber-harassing France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false claims that she is a transgender woman. French media reported that the defendants received suspended prison sentences of up to eight months for their roles in circulating the allegations online.
The conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is actually the name of her older brother. The Macrons have faced years of online abuse, also fueled by criticism of their 24-year age difference, but have recently intensified legal action against such attacks.
The ruling comes as President Emmanuel Macron and his wife pursue a separate defamation case in the United States against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over similar allegations. Speaking to TF1, Brigitte Macron said the harassment had been relentless, including identity tampering on official websites, and stressed that official documents such as birth certificates clearly prove her gender.
She said her legal fight is aimed not only at defending herself but also at setting an example for young people facing online harassment, warning that unchecked cyber abuse can have serious personal and societal consequences.
A Paris court has convicted 10 individuals—eight men and two women—for cyber-harassing France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false claims that she is a transgender woman. French media reported that the defendants received suspended prison sentences of up to eight months for their roles in circulating the allegations online.
The conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is actually the name of her older brother. The Macrons have faced years of online abuse, also fueled by criticism of their 24-year age difference, but have recently intensified legal action against such attacks.
The ruling comes as President Emmanuel Macron and his wife pursue a separate defamation case in the United States against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over similar allegations. Speaking to TF1, Brigitte Macron said the harassment had been relentless, including identity tampering on official websites, and stressed that official documents such as birth certificates clearly prove her gender.
She said her legal fight is aimed not only at defending herself but also at setting an example for young people facing online harassment, warning that unchecked cyber abuse can have serious personal and societal consequences.
Paris Court Convicts 10 People for Cyber-Harassing France’s First Lady Brigitte Macron With False Claims She Is Transgender, Hands Down Suspended Jail Sentences
A Paris court has convicted 10 individuals—eight men and two women—for cyber-harassing France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, by spreading false claims that she is a transgender woman. French media reported that the defendants received suspended prison sentences of up to eight months for their roles in circulating the allegations online.
The conspiracy theory falsely claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is actually the name of her older brother. The Macrons have faced years of online abuse, also fueled by criticism of their 24-year age difference, but have recently intensified legal action against such attacks.
The ruling comes as President Emmanuel Macron and his wife pursue a separate defamation case in the United States against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over similar allegations. Speaking to TF1, Brigitte Macron said the harassment had been relentless, including identity tampering on official websites, and stressed that official documents such as birth certificates clearly prove her gender.
She said her legal fight is aimed not only at defending herself but also at setting an example for young people facing online harassment, warning that unchecked cyber abuse can have serious personal and societal consequences.
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