Macrons' lawyer says defamation suit against US influencer 'a last resort'
Briefly

France's President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are filing a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for perpetuating false claims about Brigitte's gender. Lawyer Tom Clare indicated that this legal action was a final measure after a year of unsuccessful attempts to rectify the misinformation. He stressed the importance of accountability, stating that they have sufficient evidence to clarify Brigitte's identity as a woman, and warned of substantial damages if Owens fails to retract her statements before the trial.
Tom Clare, a lawyer for the Macrons, stated that a defamation suit was filed in Delaware after numerous attempts to engage with Candace Owens about her claims regarding Brigitte Macron's gender. He emphasized, "Each time we've done that, she mocked the Macrons, she mocked our efforts to set the record straight. Enough is enough, it was time to hold her accountable."
Clare added that the complaint against Owens focuses on the extensive evidence affirming Brigitte Macron's gender, stating, "Brigitte was born a woman, she's always been a woman." He warned that if Owens continued to make claims, the damage award would be substantial at trial.
Read at www.france24.com
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