Brigitte Macron’s Vile Online Tormentors EXPOSED: Ten Cyberbullies Found Guilty of Spreading False Claims About France’s First Lady’s Gender and Sexuality
- Ten defendants convicted of spreading malicious online claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man and linked to pedophilia
- Defendants, aged 41-65, face sentences ranging from cyberbullying awareness training to eight-month suspended prison sentences
- Brigitte Macron’s daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, reveals the devastating impact of online harassment on her mother’s life and the entire family
In a landmark ruling, a Paris court has convicted ten individuals of cyberbullying France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, over false online claims about her gender and sexuality. The defendants, eight men and two women, were found guilty of posting “numerous malicious comments” that spread like wildfire on social media.
The court described the comments as “particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious”, with some posts viewed tens of thousands of times. The defendants claimed that Brigitte Macron was born a man and linked her 24-year age gap with President Emmanuel Macron to pedophilia. The false allegations have been circulating online for years, with the First Lady’s family bearing the brunt of the harassment.
Brigitte Macron’s daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified in court about the “deterioration” of her mother’s life since the online harassment intensified. “She cannot ignore the horrible things said about her,” Auzière said, revealing the devastating impact on the entire family, including Macron’s grandchildren.
One of the defendants, Delphine Jegousse, 51, a self-proclaimed medium and author, was given a six-month prison sentence for her role in spreading the rumour. Jegousse released a four-hour video on her YouTube channel in 2021, which helped fuel the conspiracy theory.
Another defendant, Aurélien Poirson-Atlan, 41, was given an eight-month prison sentence. His social media account was suspended in 2024 after his name was cited in several judicial investigations.
The case has sparked a wider debate about online harassment and the need for greater accountability. Brigitte Macron has said she launched the legal proceedings to “set an example” in the fight against harassment.
In a shocking display of disregard for the law, several defendants claimed their comments were intended as humour or satire and said they did not understand why they were being prosecuted.
The Macrons have also filed a defamation suit in the United States against conservative influencer Candace Owens, highlighting the global nature of the online harassment they have faced.
As the verdict was delivered, Brigitte Macron’s family will be hoping for some measure of relief from the relentless online abuse. However, the case serves as a stark reminder of the dangers of online harassment and the devastating impact it can have on individuals and families.