[GUEST ACCESS MODE: Data is scrambled or limited to provide examples. Make requests using your API key to unlock full data. Check https://lunarcrush.ai/auth for authentication information.]  Kathy California-Nevada [@Kathy202424](/creator/twitter/Kathy202424) on x 17.8K followers Created: 2025-07-25 01:58:19 UTC In the Macron’s lawsuit, they know that they are going to have to prove that Brigitte is a woman. This is not going to end well for Candace Owens. Here’s an overview of the legal dynamics in the Macron–Owens defamation case and what could happen: 🧑⚖️ X. Case Background & Legal Grounds •On July 23–24, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron filed a 218–219 page defamation suit in Delaware Superior Court, listing XX counts against Candace Owens and her affiliated businesses . •The claim centers on Owens’s eight‑part podcast series Becoming Brigitte (since March 2024) and social media content falsely asserting that Brigitte was born male (named Jean‑Michel Trogneux), underwent a transition, stole an identity, and that the couple engaged in incest and CIA mind‑control conspiracies . •The Macrons allege that Owens continued to push these lies despite three formal retraction requests between December 2024 and early July 2025. They claim she acted with actual malice, knowing the allegations were false or recklessly ignoring their truth . •They seek unspecified but “substantial” compensatory and punitive damages, a jury trial, and costs associated with correcting the record . X. Legal Standards Under U.S. Law •As public figures, the Macrons must prove actual malice—that Owens made the false statements knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth. That is a high bar . •They will need to show concrete evidence (e.g. birth records, interviews, physical evidence) disproving Owens’s claims, and that Owens had access to such information but disregarded it. •If actual malice is proven, they may win compensatory damages (for reputational and emotional harm) and punitive damages (to punish malicious conduct). Delaware law allows punitive damages for defamation in cases of malice. X. Potential Outcomes ✔ Victory for the Macrons •If actual malice is established, Owens could be held liable for both compensatory and punitive damages. •Delaware’s jury trial could award millions depending on the perceived harm. •The judgment could set a precedent—especially as a sitting world leader bringing suit in the U.S. ⚖ Dismissal or Owens Defense •Owens may file for summary judgment, claiming her allegations are opinion or satire. •She might argue the statements relate to matters of public interest or were rhetorical commentary, not actionable defamation. •If she convinces the court they are non-falsifiable opinions rather than defamatory facts, the case could be dismissed. 🔄 Settlement or Retraction •There could be a confidential settlement before trial, possibly involving retraction or apology. •Alternatively, Owens could continue her public posture of defiance—refusing retraction and framing the case as a First Amendment infringement . X. Public and Strategic Implications •This is a rare lawsuit by a sitting head of state in the U.S. and carries symbolic weight in the fight against online misinformation. •The case draws international attention to “trans‑vestigation” conspiracy theories targeting public figures, especially women. •Candace Owens continues to publicly assert Brigitte Macron “is definitely a man,” framing the suit as a media strategy by the Macrons . 🗓 What Looks Likely Next? •Initial filings: Owens will file a formal response (answer or motion). •Discovery phase: Both parties exchange deposition testimony and documentary evidence. •Pretrial motions: Either side may seek dismissal based on First Amendment protections or failure to meet actual malice proof. •Trial or settlement: If no resolution before, the matter proceeds to jury trial in Delaware. ✅ Key Takeaways  XXXXX engagements  **Related Topics** [candace owens](/topic/candace-owens) [Post Link](https://x.com/Kathy202424/status/1948563431302610954)
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Kathy California-Nevada @Kathy202424 on x 17.8K followers
Created: 2025-07-25 01:58:19 UTC
In the Macron’s lawsuit, they know that they are going to have to prove that Brigitte is a woman. This is not going to end well for Candace Owens.
Here’s an overview of the legal dynamics in the Macron–Owens defamation case and what could happen:
🧑⚖️ X. Case Background & Legal Grounds •On July 23–24, 2025, French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron filed a 218–219 page defamation suit in Delaware Superior Court, listing XX counts against Candace Owens and her affiliated businesses . •The claim centers on Owens’s eight‑part podcast series Becoming Brigitte (since March 2024) and social media content falsely asserting that Brigitte was born male (named Jean‑Michel Trogneux), underwent a transition, stole an identity, and that the couple engaged in incest and CIA mind‑control conspiracies . •The Macrons allege that Owens continued to push these lies despite three formal retraction requests between December 2024 and early July 2025. They claim she acted with actual malice, knowing the allegations were false or recklessly ignoring their truth . •They seek unspecified but “substantial” compensatory and punitive damages, a jury trial, and costs associated with correcting the record .
X. Legal Standards Under U.S. Law •As public figures, the Macrons must prove actual malice—that Owens made the false statements knowingly or with reckless disregard for the truth. That is a high bar . •They will need to show concrete evidence (e.g. birth records, interviews, physical evidence) disproving Owens’s claims, and that Owens had access to such information but disregarded it. •If actual malice is proven, they may win compensatory damages (for reputational and emotional harm) and punitive damages (to punish malicious conduct). Delaware law allows punitive damages for defamation in cases of malice.
X. Potential Outcomes
✔ Victory for the Macrons •If actual malice is established, Owens could be held liable for both compensatory and punitive damages. •Delaware’s jury trial could award millions depending on the perceived harm. •The judgment could set a precedent—especially as a sitting world leader bringing suit in the U.S.
⚖ Dismissal or Owens Defense •Owens may file for summary judgment, claiming her allegations are opinion or satire. •She might argue the statements relate to matters of public interest or were rhetorical commentary, not actionable defamation. •If she convinces the court they are non-falsifiable opinions rather than defamatory facts, the case could be dismissed.
🔄 Settlement or Retraction •There could be a confidential settlement before trial, possibly involving retraction or apology. •Alternatively, Owens could continue her public posture of defiance—refusing retraction and framing the case as a First Amendment infringement .
X. Public and Strategic Implications •This is a rare lawsuit by a sitting head of state in the U.S. and carries symbolic weight in the fight against online misinformation. •The case draws international attention to “trans‑vestigation” conspiracy theories targeting public figures, especially women. •Candace Owens continues to publicly assert Brigitte Macron “is definitely a man,” framing the suit as a media strategy by the Macrons .
🗓 What Looks Likely Next? •Initial filings: Owens will file a formal response (answer or motion). •Discovery phase: Both parties exchange deposition testimony and documentary evidence. •Pretrial motions: Either side may seek dismissal based on First Amendment protections or failure to meet actual malice proof. •Trial or settlement: If no resolution before, the matter proceeds to jury trial in Delaware.
✅ Key Takeaways
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