Two women claimed French First Lady Brigitte Macron was a man. Now they have to pay. - LGBTQ Nation
Briefly

"Two women were found guilty of libel in Paris for spreading a false rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man, and will pay €13,500 in fines."
"The conspiracy theory claimed that Brigitte Macron was actually her brother who transitioned, a rumor made public by an independent journalist in a 2021 video."
"Brigitte Macron revealed that ignoring the outrageous rumors was difficult, especially when the false claims began to affect her family life and reputation."
"President Macron stated that the rumors had hurt him and his wife, significantly impacting their family life, showcasing the personal toll of unfounded conspiracy theories."
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