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Brigitte Macron Faces Trial Over Sexist Cyber-Harassment Claims
10/27/2025
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Story summary
- Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, is at the center of a Paris trial.
- Ten defendants are accused of sexist cyber-harassment.
- The case stems from rumors amplified by far-right groups claiming she was assigned male at birth.
- Brigitte Macron filed a complaint in August 2024, leading to arrests in late 2024 and early 2025.
- The Macrons also sued podcaster Candace Owens in the United States for promoting these unfounded claims.
