Macrons Sue Candace Owens in U.S. Over False Gender Claims
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have filed a defamation lawsuit in a U.S. court against Candace Owens for repeatedly spreading false claims about Brigitte's gender.
Associated PressFrance's first couple sue Candace Owens for defamation over claims that Brigitte Macron is a man
TIME MagazineCandace Owens Responds to Macron Lawsuit
Al JazeeraMacrons file defamation suit against right-wing US podcaster Candace Owens
NewsmaxFrance's First Couple Sue Candace Owens for Defamation over Claims That Brigitte Macron Is a Man
Overview
French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte have initiated a defamation lawsuit in the U.S. against right-wing influencer Candace Owens.
The lawsuit specifically targets Owens for persistently disseminating false allegations that Brigitte Macron was born male and underwent a transition, causing significant harm.
Filed in Delaware state court, the Macrons describe Owens' actions as a "campaign of global humiliation" and "relentless bullying" through her baseless claims.
They are seeking unspecified compensatory and punitive damages, asserting Owens refused to retract the defamatory statements despite evidence disproving them.
This rare legal action by a world leader against an influencer highlights efforts to counter the spread of outlandish conspiracy theories and protect personal reputation.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover this story neutrally by focusing on the factual details of the defamation lawsuit filed by the macrons against candace owens. they present the lawyer's statements regarding the suit's purpose and the nature of the claims without adopting evaluative language or prioritizing one side's narrative over the objective reporting of the legal action.