French President Emmanuel Macron and Brigitte Macron initiated a 22-count defamation lawsuit against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens in the U.S. The legal action claims Owens has engaged in a year-long defamation campaign against the Macrons, starting with a conspiracy theory about Brigitte's gender. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware Superior Court, seeks punitive damages, citing substantial economic losses. Owens had refused to cease her claims despite requests, and the Macrons allege these statements have impacted their business opportunities significantly. Additionally, Brigitte Macron previously sued two French women for similar defamation.
The lawsuit filed in Delaware Superior Court alleges Owens has broadcast a relentless year-long campaign of defamation against the Macrons according to a statement from Tom Clare, the Macrons' lawyer.
In March, conservative commentator Candace Owens revived an absurd conspiracy theory with a YouTube video titled Is France's First Lady a Man? according to the complaint.
The couple are suing for punitive damages and allege that they have suffered substantial economic damages including loss of future business opportunities.
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