Guilty Verdicts in Case Against Cyberbullies Targeting France's First Lady

A Paris court found ten individuals guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron, France's first lady, over false claims regarding her gender and sexuality. The defendants received sentences ranging from six months in prison to suspended sentences, alongside fines and mandatory cyberbullying awareness training. The trial underscores actions against online harassment.

A Paris court on Monday convicted ten people of cyberbullying France's first lady, Brigitte Macron, over false claims about her gender and sexuality. Notably, the defendants included allegations suggesting Macron was born male.

Sentencing varied from six-month prison terms to suspended sentences, and all defendants were mandated to attend cyberbullying awareness training. In addition, they were collectively ordered to pay €10,000 in compensation for moral damage.

The case highlighted the persistent impact of online harassment, with Macron's lawyer emphasizing the importance of immediate training and social media bans for certain defendants.

(With inputs from agencies.)