Macron couple's defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens pared down by US judge

A US judge has limited a defamation lawsuit by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife against influencer Candace Owens. The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, accused Owens of promoting rumors about Brigitte Macron's gender. The judge ruled that Owens cannot be personally liable, but the case against her companies can proceed. The court lacks jurisdiction over Owens due to her residence in Tennessee. The judge also noted that French defamation laws apply, with a three-month statute of limitations. Brigitte Macron has previously fought similar claims in France, resulting in convictions for individuals spreading false information.