Trial to begin for 10 accused of sexist cyber-bullying of Brigitte Macron
Summary
The trial of ten people accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron, the wife of the French president, is starting in Paris. They are accused of spreading false claims about her gender and other harmful remarks. If found guilty, they could face up to two years in jail.Key Facts
- Ten people are on trial for cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron.
- They allegedly spread false claims about her gender and sexuality.
- The accused include an elected official, a gallery owner, and a teacher.
- In France, they could face up to two years in prison if convicted.
- Two of the accused were previously involved in a related slander case.
- A conspiracy theory wrongly suggesting Mrs Macron is transgender has circulated since 2017.
- This theory has recently gained attention in the US, partly promoted by influencer Candace Owens.
- The Macrons have taken legal action against Owens for spreading false information.
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