Paris Court Convicts 10 in Brigitte Macron Cyberbullying Case; sentences include prison, suspensions, and training
Paris court convicts 10 individuals for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron; one gets six months in prison, eight receive four-to-eight-month suspensions, all must undertake cyberbullying awareness training.
Overview
Ten individuals were convicted in a Paris court for cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, with posts spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality across social media and online platforms.
Delphine Jegousse, also known as Amandine Roy, is cited as a key actor in a four-hour 2021 YouTube video fueling online harassment; she received a six-month prison sentence.
One defendant was jailed for six months, while eight others received four-to-eight-month suspended sentences; a teacher who apologized during the trial avoided imprisonment.
All ten defendants were ordered to cyberbullying awareness training, and French law recognizes cyberbullying as a distinct offense; some penalties included potential home confinement options under electronic monitoring.
Separately, the Macrons have filed defamation lawsuits in the United States against Candace Owens, with cases in Delaware and other courts, underscoring cross-border privacy and reputation issues.
Analysis
Center-leaning sources report the Paris court verdicts and related facts with minimal evaluative language. They foreground legal proceedings, sentences, and the defendants' and victims' statements, while adding context on online harassment and ongoing defamation cases, including references to conspiracy theories, to maintain neutrality and avoid sensationalism.
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FAQ
The individuals spread false claims that Brigitte Macron is a transgender woman born male under the name Jean-Michel Trogneux, which is actually her elder brother’s name.
Delphine Jegousse, known as Amandine Roy, was a key figure who participated in a four-hour 2021 YouTube video that fueled online harassment against Brigitte Macron.
One defendant received a six-month prison sentence, eight others got four-to-eight-month suspended sentences, and all ten were ordered to undergo cyberbullying awareness training.
The Macrons have filed defamation lawsuits in the United States against Candace Owens in Delaware and other courts over related false claims.
Yes, French law recognizes cyberbullying as a distinct offense, with penalties including prison, suspended sentences, training, and options for home confinement under electronic monitoring.
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