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Time of India
11-07-2025
- Politics
- Time of India
Brigitte Macron ‘born a man'? How a YouTube blogger and a clairvoyant's claim shook Emmanuel Macron's wife
Back in December 2021, Amandine Roy, a self-described clairvoyant, and Natacha Rey, an independent blogger, sat down for a four-hour YouTube broadcast. In that video, Rey laid out what she called a 'state lie': that Brigitte Macron, France's First Lady, was actually born Jean-Michel Trogneux , transitioned to female, and hid it all from the public. It wasn't just idle gossip either. They pointed to Brigitte's real brother, who is genuinely named Jean-Michel Trogneux, to lend their theory some weight. Then came a side claim that her first husband, André-Louis Auzière, never really existed before his death in 2020. When these theories hit the internet, they went viral in the conspiracy corners. Brigitte Macron didn't let it slide. She took them to court in January 2022, suing for defamation. First defeat, then a shocking turn A lower court in September 2023 found both women guilty. They were ordered to pay €8,000 to Brigitte Macron and €5,000 to her brother for dragging his name into it. But Roy and Rey didn't back down. They insisted they'd faced 'intimidation by the authorities' who were 'ultra protected' and hell-bent on burying what they framed as a 'state secret'. Last week, the Paris Appeals Court sided with them. It ruled they acted in 'good faith' — their allegations were not defamatory but an expression of belief, however bizarre. So they walked away without paying a cent. The court said the 18 disputed statements in the YouTube video didn't legally add up to defamation. Live Events Brigitte Marcon fights on Brigitte Macron, now 72, says she's 'devastated'. Her lawyers have confirmed she'll appeal the decision to France's Cassation Court. President Emmanuel Macron has blasted the rumour as 'false information' that 'disturbs intimacy'. Tiphaine Auzière, Brigitte's daughter, called it 'grotesque harassment'. This isn't just fringe chatter either. Earlier this year, American commentator Candace Owens picked up the torch with a video titled Becoming Brigitte: An Introduction. She declared, 'When I said that I would stake my entire professional career on the fact that Brigitte Macron, the current First Lady of France, was born a man, there were many people, of course, who did not believe me because that just sounds crazy.' Owens went further, saying, 'More specifically, Brigitte brought the case in regards to a 4-hour YouTube video broadcast… alleging that there were 18 instances of defamation… Brigitte was never attacking the claim that she was born a man. She was being super petty and trying to get them on a technicality of defamation for misspeaking.' She doubled down, claiming 'It was never defamation. It was a witch hunt. Legally speaking, the only proof Brigitte Macron is a woman is her word that she is. There is tons of proof however, that she lived as a man before 'becoming Brigitte'.' Fuel for conspiracies This legal twist has emboldened the rumour mill. Social media posts keep popping up. One user on X (Twitter) wrote, 'Brigitte Macron (born Jean Michel Trogneux) isn't just a man, but the Father of President Macron of France.' Another added, 'Brigitte Macron, The French President Emmanuel Macron's Wife is allegedly a MAN and it's now going Mainstream in France.' A controversial book by journalist Xavier Poussard, Becoming Brigitte, has become fresh tinder for these stories too. So what does all this mean for the public? It's a stark reminder of how sticky conspiracy theories can be when they tap into scandal and suspicion. Despite clear denials, solid evidence, and repeated legal action, the rumour won't die. Instead, the court's latest ruling has given oxygen to claims that were already thriving in the darker corners of the web. Meanwhile, Brigitte Macron continues to stand her ground — rarely commenting in public but defending her name through the courts. And if this latest twist is any clue, the First Lady's legal battle is far from over. The next stop: France's highest court. Whether it puts this story to bed or fans the flames even more remains to be seen.
Extra.ie
10-07-2025
- Politics
- Extra.ie
Brigitte Macron's accusers free to say what they like after appeal court ruling
Two women who had been convicted of defaming the French first lady Brigitte Macron by saying she was 'born a man' were today cleared on appeal. Judges at the Appeal Court in Paris have today ruled that Amandine Roy, who is a 53-year-old clairvoyant, and Natacha Rey, who is 49 and a blogger, had every legal right to make the false allegations. Both women claimed to have been subjected to 'intimidation' by the French authorities and accused 'ultra protected' members of the Paris establishment of trying to cover up a 'state secret'. Brigitte Macron. Pic:Lawyers for Brigitte Macron, who is 72, have indicated that the French First Lady is 'devastated' by the development, and plans to take the case to France's Cassation Court which deals with civil and criminal cases and is the highest court in the land. Ms Macron is currently returning from a State Visit to Britain with her husband, President Emmanuel Macron and was not in court to hear today's judgement. The two women who made the claims had appeared in a Youtube video back in 2021, in which they falsely claimed that Brigitte was in fact born a male, called 'Jean-Michel Trogneax' in 1953, but this is the name of Brigitte's brother, and Trogneux was her surname before her first marriage. French president Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte Macron. Pic: Chesnot/Getty Images The defendants also claimed that Brigitte's first husband, André-Louis Auzière, had never actually existed. Earlier this year, a Judge in Normandy fined the two women around €1,900 euros each, after finding them both guilty of libel, but now they won't have to pay anything and are free to repeat their allegations against Ms Macron. The two women had been sued by Ms Macron in 2022, but were not in court today to hear the judgement which ruled that the assertions made in the video 'do not constitute defamation' and instead represent 'good faith' free speech. It comes as Brigitte Macron finds herself increasingly under attack, not just in France, but right across the globe, with several influencers like American Candace Owen also stirring up outlandish conspiracy theories about the French first lady. Brigitte Macron. Pic: Chesnot/Getty Images 'Becoming Brigitte', a controversial book about her personal life written by journalist Xavier Poussard, is also said to be stirring up conspiracy theories about her. Ms Macron is currently finishing up a State Visit to the UK along with her husband President Emmanuel Macron, despite being in mourning due to the sudden death of her older sister Anne-Marie Trogneux less than a week ago. A spokesperson for the First Lady said 'Madame Macron adored her sister, and the loss has affected her greatly, but she agreed it was her duty to be in the UK alongside her husband, despite it coinciding with a period of mourning'.
Arab Times
24-05-2025
- Politics
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti Woman Has Legal Right to Property Title
KUWAIT CITY, May 24: The Cassation Court has overturned previous rulings by both the Court of First Instance and the Court of Appeal, affirming that a Kuwaiti woman has the legal right to take all necessary steps to obtain a title deed for a disputed property, on equal terms with her ex-husband. In its ruling, the Court confirmed that documentation showed the property in question had been jointly allocated to both the appellant (the woman) and the first respondent (her former husband) in 2003. An official letter sent to the relevant authority at the time clearly stated that the title deed should be issued in the names of both spouses. Representing the appellant, Attorney Hawra Al-Habib argued that the respondent's refusal to proceed with the title issuance amounted to an abuse of legal rights. She maintained that the earlier rulings were flawed and requested that they be set aside. Al-Habib emphasized that marital status at the time of allocation is the key factor in determining co-ownership rights (regardless of any subsequent changes in the relationship), provided all legal conditions are met. She asserted that deviating from this principle undermines the legal framework for establishing ownership rights. The Court ultimately agreed, restoring the woman's equal entitlement to the property.
Arab Times
13-03-2025
- Arab Times
Kuwaiti Teacher Sentenced For Forging Medical Certificates To Secure Undue Salaries
KUWAIT CITY, Mar 14: The Cassation Court today upheld a seven-year prison sentence for a Kuwaiti teacher convicted of forging medical leave over eight years. In addition to the prison term, the court fined the teacher 100,000 dinars for allegedly receiving undue salaries and ordered her to repay double the amount in fines. The case revolves around the accused, who, during the period from February 27, 2017, to May 5, 2022, worked as a teacher under the Ministry of Education. During this time, she unlawfully seized 68,000 dinars from her employer by submitting 17 falsified medical recommendations, which she falsely attributed to the General Medical Council at the Ministry of Health. As a result of these forged documents, her employer granted her exceptional leave, enabling her to receive her monthly salaries without entitlement. She subsequently spent and appropriated these funds for her own use. The court found her guilty of committing forgery in official documents, acting in collusion with an unknown individual and with the assistance of public employees within her employer's organization.
Daily Tribune
31-01-2025
- Health
- Daily Tribune
Negligence cases mount, sparking calls for stricter regulation of weight-loss surgeries
Calls for stricter regulation of gastric bypass surgeries have intensified after a patient was left unable to eat or drink due to severe complications stemming from medical negligence during the procedure. In 2023, a young man had died from complications following a similar surgery. The case this year, heard by the Cassation Court, follows a series of troubling incidents, including the court's dismissal of a GCC doctor's appeal against a three-year prison sentence for his role in the death of a 29-year-old Bahraini man after a similar operation. Medical oversight in weightloss surgeries has been under scrutiny, with experts warning that lax enforcement of surgical protocols can lead to devastating consequences for patients. The latest case highlights critical gaps in safety standards, as a private hospital's attending physician failed to use a standard measuring tube during the procedure, an essential tool that ensures precision and reduces the risk of complications. The patient in the latest case, who had sought the surgery to improve her health, soon developed persistent nausea, vomiting, and a blockage at the gastric opening. Her condition deteriorated to the point that even a pen tip could not pass through the constricted area between her oesophagus and small intestine. 'I returned to the hospital to report my distress. Unfortunately, the doctor displayed a careless attitude and told me that everything would be fine. Therefore, I went back home,' she said. When her symptoms worsened, she filed a formal complaint, prompting an investigation by the Public Prosecution. A technical committee appointed by the National Health Regulatory Authority (NHRA) confirmed that the doctor had failed to follow standard surgical protocols, directly causing the patient's injuries. The Public Prosecution charged the doctor with medical negligence on January 14, 2019. The court sentenced him to six months in prison, imposed a BD200 bail for suspension of the sentence, and ordered his deportation. However, an appeal to the High Appeals Court resulted in the prison term being replaced with a BD200 fine. A further appeal was then made to the Court of Cassation. Fatal Oversight In June 2023, the Public Prosecution had charged two doctors in the death of the young Bahraini man who sought a similar medical operation to improve his body shape and quality of life. The case stemmed from a complaint filed by the deceased's father, alleging medical negligence by the doctors during the gastric sleeve surgery. Investigations into the case concluded that the surgical consultant performing the gastric sleeve surgery and the doctor supervising the patient's condition after the procedure were both responsible for the death. A technical committee on medical and ethical errors found that the surgical consultant had committed medical errors during the surgery and subsequent procedures, including delays in addressing the errors, negligence in monitoring the patient's condition, and failure to provide adequate care. The supervising doctor was also found to have violated medical protocols for intensive care unit management and failed to take necessary medical actions, which could have prevented the death. These cases highlight the urgent need for stricter regulations and oversight in weightloss surgeries to prevent further avoidable suffering and loss of life.
