In a controversial ruling on July 10, an appeals court overturned the libel convictions of two women who spread claims that French First Lady Brigitte Macron was formerly a man. Brigitte Macron, undeterred by the setback, announced on Monday, July 14, that she will escalate the case to France’s highest appeals court, the Court of Cassation, according to her lawyer. The saga revolves around longstanding social media rumor questioning the 72-year-old first lady’s gender, frequently linked to criticisms of her 24-year age difference with President Emmanuel Macron. In December 2021, Brigitte Macron initiated libel proceedings against Amandine Roy, a self-proclaimed spiritual medium, and Natacha Rey, who styles herself as an independent journalist. The duo’s four-hour YouTube video alleged a grand “state lie” and “scam,” claiming…
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