CNN details a defamation lawsuit filed in the United States by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, against right-wing podcaster Candace Owens.

The Macrons allege that Owens has conducted a year-long campaign spreading the baseless conspiracy theory that Brigitte Macron is a man, causing them significant emotional and economic harm.

The lawsuit seeks punitive damages against Owens and her associated businesses for 22 counts of defamation, among other claims. The article also notes that Brigitte Macron had previously sued two French women for spreading similar falsehoods.

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