"Court proceedings to confirm Brigitte Macron's female identity" - Brigitte Macron intends to validate her feminine identity in a judicial setting.
In a significant legal battle, US influencer Candace Owens is facing a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron, in the US state of Delaware. The lawsuit stems from allegations that Owens knowingly spread false claims about the Macrons, specifically that Brigitte Macron was born a man.
Candace Owens, who boasts a large following in right-wing circles, with over 5 million subscribers on YouTube and around 7 million on the platform X, has not retracted her statements despite the Macrons' requests. Court documents show that Owens responded to the Macrons' requests with further falsehoods.
The trial, which is ongoing, intends to present evidence to prove the truth. Lawyer Tom Clare, representing the Macrons, has stated that photos of Brigitte Macron may be presented in court, potentially showing her pregnant or raising her children.
In addition to the photographs, the trial will include a scientific expert report, according to lawyer Tom Clare, who discussed the case on the BBC podcast 'Fame Under Fire.' The expert's identity has not been publicly named, and no details were provided about what the report would look like.
The Macrons allege that they have become victims of a 'global humiliation campaign' that is 'invasive, dehumanizing, and deeply unfair.' They assert that the lawsuit was not filed lightly but was thoroughly thought through.
One of the falsehoods allegedly claimed by Owens is that Brigitte and Emmanuel Macron are related. In 2024, the Australian government denied Owens entry, citing the spread of false claims about the Holocaust or Muslims by her.
The legal dispute contains 22 charges, according to the lawsuit. The trial is taking place in the US, with the intention of presenting evidence to prove the truth. Tom Clare, commenting on the intrusive nature of the Macron family going to court and presenting evidence, stated that it is their right to defend themselves against defamatory claims.
Owens has stood by her statements since the lawsuit was made public. The Macrons, however, are determined to clear their names and put an end to the defamatory campaign against them. The trial is expected to shed light on the facts and potentially bring closure to this contentious issue.
