Judge Limits Podcaster Liability in Macron Defamation Lawsuit
Published 3h ago · Latest report 1h ago · Lawsuit
Affects United States and France · Covered in 2 countries
A US judge kept Candace Owens's companies in Macron's defamation suit while dismissing her personally.
A United States judge ruled that a defamation lawsuit filed by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte against podcaster Candace Owens can proceed against her business entities. However, the court dismissed personal jurisdiction over Owens herself. The couple originally sued in 2025 over false claims concerning Brigitte Macron's gender.
- The jurisdictionA judge in Delaware determined that the court has authority over the business structures tied to the podcaster.
- The backgroundThe French leader and his spouse launched legal action in 2025 regarding disputed statements about gender identity.
Why it matters
High-profile defamation lawsuits crossing international borders often face complex jurisdictional hurdles regarding whether foreign public figures can sue American commentators in specific state courts. Public interest and scrutiny surround statements made by prominent media personalities about international political figures.
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A judge in Delaware ruled that the defamation lawsuit brought by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife can proceed against Candace Owens's business entities but not against Owens individually.
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- The Straits TimesUS judge narrows French President Macron's defamation lawsuit against podcaster1h ago · open ↗
- The New York TimesJudge Limits Candace Owens’s Liability in Macron Defamation Case3h ago · open ↗
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