At a Glance
- 10 people found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron with false claims she was born a man
- One defendant sentenced to 6 months prison, eight to suspended 4-8 months
- All defendants must attend cyberbullying awareness training
- Why it matters: shows legal action against online harassment of a public figure
One Paris court found 10 people guilty of spreading false claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man and likening her 24-year age gap to pedophilia, and ordered prison or suspended sentences and mandatory training.
Verdict and Sentences
The court handed one defendant a six-month prison term, while eight received suspended sentences ranging from four to eight months. All 10 must attend cyberbullying awareness training.
- Property asset manager – 6 months prison, home confinement possible with ankle monitor
- Delphine Jegousse (Amandine Roy) – 6 months prison
- Aurélien Poirson-Atlan (Zoé Sagan) – 8 months prison, X account suspended, six-month social-media ban
- Teacher – no prison, must attend training
- Remaining defendants – suspended 4-8 months, training, some social-media bans
| Defendant | Role | Sentence | Additional Measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| Property asset manager | Asset manager | 6 months prison | Home confinement, ankle monitor |
| Delphine Jegousse (Amandine Roy) | Medium/author | 6 months prison | – |
| Aurélien Poirson-Atlan (Zoé Sagan) | X-account holder | 8 months prison | X account suspended, 6-month social-media ban |
| Teacher | Teacher | No prison | Cyberbullying training |
| Others | – | Suspended 4-8 months | Training, social-media bans |
Court Rationale
The judge described the posts as “particularly degrading, insulting, and malicious” and noted that repeated publications had cumulative harmful effects on Brigitte Macron. The court said the comments falsely claimed a trans identity and pedo criminality, and that the defendants’ remarks were aimed at humiliating the first lady.
Impact on Brigitte Macron
Brigitte Macron did not attend the trial. She said she launched the case to “set an example” in fighting harassment. Her lawyer, Jean Ennochi, stressed the importance of training and possible bans on social-media accounts.
Brigitte Macron said:
> “I launched legal proceedings to set an example in the fight against harassment.”
Jean Ennochi said:
> “What is important is that there are immediate cyberbullying awareness trainings, and for some of the defendants, a ban on using their social media accounts.”
Tiphaine Auzière testified that the online harassment had “deteriorated” her mother’s life and affected the entire family, including grandchildren.
> “She cannot ignore the horrible things said about her,” Auzière told the court.
Key Takeaways
- 10 people convicted of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron over false gender claims.
- One defendant got 6-month prison; eight received suspended sentences 4-8 months.
- All defendants must attend cyberbullying awareness training, and several face social-media bans.
The verdict underscores France’s stance against online harassment of public figures.
