A French court has found ten people guilty of cyberbullying France’s First Lady, Brigitte Macron, following a long investigation into online harassment and abuse directed at her on social media platforms.
The court ruled that the individuals repeatedly posted insulting, threatening, and false messages about the First Lady, which caused emotional harm and crossed legal boundaries. Judges said freedom of expression does not give anyone the right to harass or intimidate others online.
French authorities stated that the case sends a strong message that cyberbullying will not be tolerated, especially when it targets individuals through coordinated attacks and harmful misinformation. The verdict also reflects growing efforts in France to protect public figures and private citizens from online abuse.
Brigitte Macron has not commented directly on the ruling, but legal experts say the decision could help discourage future cases of digital harassment and encourage victims to report abuse rather than suffer in silence.
