Macrons to offer 'scientific evidence' to US court to prove Brigitte is a woman, lawyer says
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are taking legal action in the U.S. against Candace Owens, who claimed Brigitte was born male. The Macrons plan to present scientific evidence and photos to counter these claims in court. Owens' lawyers have filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit.Key Facts
- Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron are suing Candace Owens in a U.S. court for defamation.
- Owens claimed Brigitte Macron was born male, sparking the legal action.
- The Macrons will provide scientific evidence and photos as proof.
- The lawsuit was filed in July and alleges Owens ignored evidence disproving her claim.
- In U.S. defamation cases involving public figures, there is a requirement to prove "actual malice," meaning the information was knowingly false or shared recklessly.
- Candace Owens is a right-wing influencer and former commentator for Daily Wire.
- The Macrons had previously won a defamation case in France, but a ruling was overturned on appeal based on freedom of expression.
- The lawsuit also involves questions about why it was filed in Delaware, with Owens' legal team pushing for dismissal.
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