A US judge rules that Candace Owens can’t be personally sued in a defamation case brought by Brigitte Macron, while the court’s reach over Owens’s corporate entities remains in place. The decision follows earlier legal steps in which Macron and her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, sought redress over claims Owens made about Brigitte Macron’s gender.
Outlets describe the ruling as a partial setback for the Macrons: the case may continue against certain defendants or entities, but personal liability against Owens is constrained. The Independent highlights the ongoing nature of the “defamation war” after the split decision, while The New York Times frames the development as a jurisdiction and liability limitation, specifying that the court can pursue Owens’s companies but not her personally. The Independent’s later report echoes this point, focusing on the effect on the podcaster’s personal exposure.
