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French appeals court clears two over first lady gender rumours

First Lady Brigitte Macron has also been attacked over the 24-year age difference with her husband. © Ludovic MARIN / POOL/AFP

Paris (AFP) – A French appeals court Thursday overturned convictions against two women accused of libel against French First Lady Brigitte Macron, after they spread false claims she used to be a man that reached the United States.

Disinformation on Macron's gender has circulated on social media for years. She has also been attacked over the 24-year age difference with President Emmanuel Macron.

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