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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Macron and Wife Take Defamation Battle to U.S. Court
Caption: Macron and Wife Take Defamation Battle to U.S. Court. French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, are set to present photographic and scientific evidence in a U.S. court to counter false claims that Mrs. Macron was born male. The couple is suing right-wing commentator Candace Owens for defamation after she repeatedly promoted the conspiracy theory online. Owens' lawyers are seeking to have the case dismissed. The Macrons' attorney said the accusations have been "incredibly upsetting" for Brigitte and a distraction for the president. He added that expert testimony will back up their case, and the couple is prepared to provide personal family photos in court if necessary. The allegations originated from fringe online circles but gained traction through social media. The Macrons previously won a similar defamation case in France, but that ruling was later overturned on appeal. They are now pursuing action in the U.S., with President Macron calling the claims "nonsense" and a direct attack on his honour. Instructions: THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
Keywords: Current affairs & Politics,Emmanuel Macron,Brigitte Macron,Defamation lawsuit,Candace Owens,Conspiracy theory,U.S. court,Photographic evidence,Scientific evidence,Social media,France,Honor attack
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