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Brigitte Macron Faces Legal Setback in Defamation Lawsuit Against Candace Owens

France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, has experienced a legal hurdle in her defamation lawsuit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens. A judge ruled that Owens cannot be held personally liable for spreading false claims regarding Macron's gender identity. The ongoing legal battle stems from conspiracy theories falsely asserting that Macron was born a man.

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Brigitte Macron's defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens over ludicrous transgender claim suffers first legal defeat (Daily Mail)
Court blow for Macrons as judge rules podcaster Candace Owens cannot be personally sued (The Independent UK)