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Ten people go on trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron

The Guardian - World NewsCenter-LeftEN 4 min read 100% complete by Angelique Chrisafis in ParisOctober 27, 2025 at 11:23 AM
Ten people go on trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron
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Ten individuals are set to go on trial in Paris for online harassment of Brigitte Macron, involving false claims that she is a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux. This French legal action follows a US defamation lawsuit filed by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens over similar allegations. The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are accused of making malicious comments about the first lady’s gender and sexuality, including equating her age difference with her husband to "paedophilia." If convicted, they face up to two years in prison. Brigitte Macron has stated that Jean-Michel Trogneux is actually her brother, 80 years old and living in Amiens. The French trial stems from a complaint filed by Brigitte Macron in August 2024.

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