Paris Court to Rule on Brigitte Macron Cyberbullying Case

At a Glance

• Paris court to rule Monday on cyberbullying case against 10 defendants targeting Brigitte Macron.
• Accusations include false claims that she was born a man and links her age gap to pedophilia.
• Defendants face up to two years in prison if convicted.
• Why it matters: The ruling could set a precedent for online defamation against public figures in France.

Paris court set to hear the case Monday after a two-day trial in October that Brigitte Macron did not attend. Her daughter Tiphaine Auzière testified that the harassment had damaged her mother’s health and family life.

Trial Overview

The court will hear the case Monday following a two-day trial in October. Brigitte Macron did not attend, and her daughter testified about the impact on her health and family.

Defendants and Allegations

Ten people, eight men and two women aged 41-60, are accused of posting malicious comments. Two named defendants: Delphine Jegousse (Amandine Roy), who released a four-hour video on YouTube in 2021, and Aurélien Poirson-Atlan (Zoé Sagan), whose X account was suspended in 2024. Others include an elected official, a teacher and a computer scientist who claim their posts were satire.

• False claim she was born a man.
• Link between her 24-year age gap and pedophilia.
• Posts viewed tens of thousands of times.

Background and Related Legal Actions

The case follows years of conspiracy theories that Brigitte Macron was born Jean-Michel Trogneux, her brother’s name. The Macrons have also filed a defamation suit in the United States against influencer Candace Owens.

Key Takeaways

• Paris court to rule Monday on cyberbullying case against First Lady Brigitte Macron.
• Defendants face up to two years in prison.
• Verdict could influence online defamation law.

The court’s decision will be watched closely by those concerned with freedom of expression and defamation law.