Trolls who spread rumours that Brigitte Macron, the wife of Emmanuel Macron, was a ‘man’ have been found guilty of cyberbullying.
Since 2017, Emmanuel Macron’s wife has faced online accusations that she is a trans woman and a paedophile.
The claims often focused on the perceived age gap between Macron, 48, and Brigitte, 72.
A Paris court today found 10 people guilty, handing down eight-month suspended sentences and cyberbullying training course requirements.
The judge pointed to ‘particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious’ comments about Brigitte being trans.
They said the defendants, who included eight men and two women, aged 41 to 65, acted with clear intent to harm Brigitte.