What happened in the Brigitte Macron cyber-bullying case

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Ten people are convicted by a Paris court for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, spreading false claims about her gender. Sentences include suspended prison terms, fines, damages, social media bans, and mandatory training. The court recognizes proven mental health damages to Macron. The Macrons continue to pursue related defamation cases, including one against Candace Owens in the U.S.

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Ten convicted for cyber-bullying France's Brigitte Macron

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Ten people convicted of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron
Defendants made malicious comments about her gender and age difference 5s
Penalties include jail, suspended sentences, and social media bans 15s
Macrons have begun challenging falsehoods in court 1m 1s
Ruling comes as Macrons pursue a separate U.S. defamation lawsuit 1m 4s

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Ten convicted for cyber-bullying France's Brigitte Macron

Reuters

3 days ago

Ten convicted for cyber-bullying France's Brigitte Macron

Eight men and two women were convicted for making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's gender, sexuality, and age gap with President Macron, with penalties ranging from six months in jail to suspended sentences.

Reuters

3 days ago

Ten convicted for cyber-bullying France's Brigitte Macron

The ruling recognizes the seriousness of cyber-harassment and imposes awareness courses and, for some, bans from social media.

Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France's Brigitte Macron

Euronews

3 days ago

Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France's Brigitte Macron

A Paris court convicted 10 people of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron over false online claims about her gender identity and sexuality.

Euronews

3 days ago

Paris court convicts 10 for cyberbullying France's Brigitte Macron

Defendants, aged 41 to 65, received sentences from cyberbullying awareness training to eight-month suspended prison terms.

Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

France 24

3 days ago

Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

All 10 individuals received suspended prison sentences ranging from four to eight months for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron by spreading false claims about her gender.

France 24

3 days ago

Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

The judge found Brigitte Macron suffered proven mental health damages and awarded her €10,000 in damages, plus a €600 fine each, and ordered all convicted to complete digital crime prevention training.

France 24

3 days ago

Ten people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

The convicted have 10 days to appeal the verdict; several are expected to do so.

What happened in the Brigitte Macron cyber-bullying case

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