Macron family appeals court decision

Brigitte Macron, the wife of French President Emmanuel Macron, and her brother filed an appeal with the highest judicial authority in France after two women were acquitted on appeal in July 2025 for spreading transphobic misinformation online.

Partial opinion against acquittal

A judicial source reported that the general prosecutor has issued a partial opinion supporting the annulment of the acquittal, suggesting that the original conviction may have been legally flawed.

Legal process continues

The appeal is now under review by the highest judicial authority, which will determine whether the acquittal should be upheld or reversed based on legal arguments presented.

Public interest in case

The case has drawn significant public interest due to the high-profile involvement of Brigitte Macron and the broader implications for free speech and hate speech laws in France.