France trial opens for 10 accused of online harassment of Brigitte Macron | Internet News | Al Jazeera
Navigation menu Trending Ten people have gone on trial in a Paris court charged with online harassment of French First Lady Brigitte Macron, the latest case linked to unsubstantiated claims about her gender. The defendants – eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60 – stand accused of cyber-harassment after targeting the first lady with claims that she is a transgender woman who was born a man and referring to her 24-year age gap with French President Emmanuel Macron as “paedophilia”. list 1 of 3France’s Macron unveils new government ahead of budget deadline list 2 of 3France’s Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister list 3 of 3Macron: ‘France is ready to play a role’ in Gaza peace plan The trial comes after the Macrons, who were not present as the two-day proceedings opened on Monday, filed a defamation lawsuit in the United States at the end of July.
Published: October 27, 2025 6:00 pm
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