Monday, January 05, 2026

Ten Found Guilty of Cyber-bullying France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron | BBC News

Jan 5, 2026 | Ten people have been found guilty by a Paris court of cyber-bullying Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron.

The defendants were accused of spreading false claims about her gender and sexuality, as well as making "malicious remarks" about the 24-year age gap between the couple.

The defendants were handed suspended prison sentences of up to eight months. The full ruling is yet to be published.