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Macca's (Macron's) Legal Action Met with Response from Candace Owens

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have launched a defamation lawsuit against conservative influencer Candace Owens. In response, Owens has stated, "see you in court." Newsweek attempted to reach both parties for comment outside of regular working hours via email. This...

Macon's Legal Action Met with Reaction from Candace Owens
Macon's Legal Action Met with Reaction from Candace Owens

In a recent turn of events, French First Lady Brigitte Macron has appealed a court ruling to France's highest appeals court. The appeal comes after a group of women were found guilty of slander for sharing unverified rumors about Madame Macron's gender, which went viral ahead of France's 2022 presidential election.

The controversy began when disinformation about Madame Macron's gender circulated on social media, originating from a YouTube video by Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey. This false information has been circulating for years.

The initial court ruling ordered the women to pay damages to the Macrons, but the Paris Court of Appeals overturned the ruling this month. However, the Macrons' lawsuit against Candace Owens, an American conservative commentator who has previously drawn criticism for inflammatory statements on various topics, including transgender issues, Holocaust minimization, and controversial claims about Islam and slavery, is still ongoing.

Owens was denied a visa to Australia and later entry into New Zealand in 2022 due to her controversial statements. The Macrons' attorney, Tom Clare, has stated that the lawsuit against Owens is a clear-cut case of defamation.

In response to the lawsuit, Owens' company is incorporated in Delaware, and the Macrons have stated they are willing to travel to Delaware to appear in person at any trial. The Macrons' lawsuit against Owens is requesting a jury trial.

Despite the ongoing legal battle, the search results do not provide information about the lawyer representing the Macrons in the defamation case against Candace Owens. As the case progresses, more information is expected to become available.

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