What harassment is Brigitte Macron facing?
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Brigitte Macron faces cyber harassment involving false claims about her gender identity and defamatory statements online, including rumors she was born a man and accusations related to her age gap with President Macron. Ten individuals are on trial in Paris, and separate legal action is ongoing in the US against similar conspiracy theories.
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Brigitte Macron harassment trial opens in Paris
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- Ten people are on trial in Paris for cyber harassment against Brigitte Macron. 5s
- The accused allegedly spread false claims about Macron's gender identity and her relationship with the President. 8s
- Defendants include publicist Aurélien Poisson-Atlan and conspiracy theorist Amandine Roy. 29s
- Amandine Roy previously faced damages for similar claims, but her conviction was overturned on appeal. 57s
- The case is separate from a US defamation lawsuit the Macrons filed against Candice Owens. 1m 14s
