France: 10 Convicted for Cyberbullying Brigitte Macron

Narrative B

Ten ordinary citizens were convicted for discussing Brigitte Macron’s identity — which she has never fully proved — illustrating how French authorities criminalize dissent to shield elites. Much of the speech was vague, speculative or repeated from others, yet prosecutors treated it as a serious offense. The case turns free debate into a weapon against ordinary voices, punishing good-faith curiosity and opinion while protecting the powerful.