French Court Convicts 10 for Cyberbullying First Lady Brigitte Macron
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A Paris court has convicted ten people for the online harassment of France's First Lady, Brigitte Macron. The individuals were found guilty of "malicious" cyberbullying.
The court ruled that their coordinated actions on social media constituted a campaign of targeted bullying. This included posting insulting and defamatory comments about the president's wife.
The convictions highlight France's strict laws against digital harassment. The country has actively pursued legal action for online abuse targeting public figures in recent years.
Sentencing for the ten convicted individuals is expected at a later date.