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Macrons Sue Candace Owens Over Defamation Claims

9/30/2025

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Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation suit against Candace Owens over gender-identity claims.
Owens moved to dismiss, arguing Delaware lacks jurisdiction and proposing France or Tennessee as venue.
The amended complaint cites ongoing attacks, including that Brigitte was assigned male at birth.
Macron's team says Owens's conduct strengthens the case; Brigitte Macron has previously won France defamation suits.

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Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation suit against Candace Owens over gender-identity claims.
Owens moved to dismiss, arguing Delaware lacks jurisdiction and proposing France or Tennessee as venue.
The amended complaint cites ongoing attacks, including that Brigitte was assigned male at birth.
Macron's team says Owens's conduct strengthens the case; Brigitte Macron has previously won France defamation suits.