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id: 8389f0335a
section: safety
first_reported: 2026-11-09 06:05 CST
updated: 2026-11-09 12:24 CST
status: reported
outlets: 2
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# French president and first lady sue Candace Owens

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron filed a defamation lawsuit against podcaster Candace Owens in Nashville. The complaint alleges repeated false statements about Brigitte Macron.

Section: [Public Safety](/nashville/section/safety.md) · Entities: [Emmanuel Macron](/nashville/wiki/emmanuel-macron.md), [Brigitte Macron](/nashville/wiki/brigitte-macron.md), [Candace Owens](/nashville/wiki/candace-owens.md)

## Coverage

- [Nashville Banner](https://nashvillebanner.com/2026/11/09/emmanuel-macron-candace-owens-nashville-sc/), 2026-11-09 06:05 CST: Nov. 9: French President Sues Candace Owens; Nashville SC’s Record-Setting Season
- [WSMV 4 (NBC)](https://www.wsmv.com/2026/11/09/french-president-sues-podcaster-candace-owens-nashville-heres-what-know/), 2026-11-09 12:24 CST: French president sues podcaster Candace Owens in Nashville. Here’s what to know

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