Inside the lawsuit French President Macron and his wife filed against Candace Owens

What happened

A 409-page complaint filed in US District Court in Tennessee accuses Candace Owens of spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity, including that she was born under her brother's name, committed crimes to hide her identity, and was connected to a secret government mind-control program. The Macrons claim Owens made these claims in podcasts, social media posts, and an eight-part series called "Becoming Brigitte." The complaint says Owens continued repeating the claims after receiving l

Why it matters

The lawsuit has implications for freedom of speech and the spread of misinformation, as it involves a public figure making claims about another public figure's personal life.

Key facts

• Candace Owens is accused of spreading false claims about Brigitte Macron's identity in podcasts, social media posts, and an eight-part series called "Becoming Brigitte."
• The Macrons claim Owens continued making these claims after receiving letters from their attorneys and after they sued her in Delaware.
• The lawsuit was filed in US District Court in Tennessee.
• The Macrons are seeking damages, a jury trial, and an order preventing Owens from republishing defamatory statements.
• A French trial court convicted Natacha Rey and Amandine Roy of defamation in 2024 for spreading similar claims in France.

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