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Who is Macron suing and why?

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Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are suing U.S. right-wing commentator Candace Owens for defamation after she refused to retract claims in her podcast alleging Brigitte was born male, committed incest, and other conspiracy theories. The lawsuit was filed in Delaware after repeated requests for retraction were ignored.

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  • Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron have sued Candace Owens for defamation in Delaware. 5s
  • The Macrons demanded Owens retract her statements three times before filing suit. 18s
  • Owens allegedly spread unproven theories, including claims of incest and CIA involvement. 33s
  • Theories were promoted through an eight-part podcast and echoed by conspiracy groups. 44s
  • Brigitte Macron previously sued others for similar claims, with one court decision overturned. 56s
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French president Macron and wife sue U.S. influencer for defamation
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Africanews
2 days ago
French president Macron and wife sue U.S. influencer for defamation

The Macrons sued Candace Owens for defamation after she refused to retract statements and continued to promote unsubstantiated theories about the couple.

French president Macron and wife sue U.S. influencer for defamation
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Africanews
2 days ago
French president Macron and wife sue U.S. influencer for defamation

Owens spread theories alleging the couple were related, committed incest, and that Macron was chosen for a CIA mind-control program.

Macron sues podcaster for claiming his wife was born male
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2 days ago
Macron sues podcaster for claiming his wife was born male

Macron and his wife filed a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. against Candace Owens over claims that Brigitte Macron was born male.

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