Key Highlights
- A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron.
- The defendants are accused of spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality, including allegations she was born a man.
- Some defendants received sentences ranging from cyberbullying awareness training to 8-month suspended prison sentences.
- Brigitte Macron’s legal proceedings aim to set an example in the fight against harassment.
A Paris Court Convicts Ten Individuals of Cyberbullying Brigitte Macron
In a significant verdict, a Paris court has found 10 individuals guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady, Brigitte Macron. The case highlights the increasing prevalence and serious consequences of online harassment targeting public figures.
False Claims and Harassment
The defendants, comprising eight men and two women aged between 41 and 65, were convicted after spreading false online claims about Brigitte Macron’s gender and sexuality. These allegations included controversial statements suggesting she was born a man and linking her age gap with President Emmanuel Macron to pedophilia.
Impact on the First Lady
The impact of this cyberbullying extended far beyond personal attacks, affecting not only Brigitte Macron but also her family. Her daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified about how the online harassment had significantly harmed her mother’s life and well-being. “She cannot ignore the horrible things said about her,” Auzière told the court.
The case is part of a broader struggle against online harassment, with Brigitte Macron herself launching legal proceedings to set an example in combating such behavior. The Macrons have also filed a defamation suit in the United States against conservative influencer Candace Owens.
Verdict and Sentences
The court convicted all defendants to sentences ranging from cyberbullying awareness training to 8-month suspended prison sentences. One defendant, Delphine Jegousse (known as Amandine Roy), received a more severe sentence of 6 months in prison for her role in spreading the false claims through her YouTube channel.
Other notable sentences included an 8-month suspended prison term for Aurélien Poirson-Atlan (known as Zoé Sagan on social media) and various other defendants. The case underscores the seriousness with which legal authorities are addressing cyberbullying, especially when it targets public figures like Brigitte Macron.
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