Macrons file defamation suit against US influencer Candace Owens
Summary
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a defamation lawsuit against U.S. influencer Candace Owens. They claim Owens has falsely stated that Brigitte was born male. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, follows repeated requests from the Macrons for Owens to stop spreading these claims.Key Facts
- French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte filed a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens.
- Owens claimed that Brigitte Macron was born male, a theory that lacks credible evidence.
- The lawsuit was filed in the U.S. state of Delaware.
- The Macrons requested Owens to retract her statements before taking legal action.
- Owens has spread these claims on her podcast and social media platforms, reaching millions.
- The lawsuit also accuses Owens of making other false allegations about Emmanuel Macron.
- Under U.S. law, the Macrons must show "actual malice" to succeed in their defamation claim.
- In France, previous legal actions over similar claims against Brigitte Macron were overturned.
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