Trolls found guilty of cyberbullying Brigitte Macron after spreading rumour she’s trans

Brigitte Macron said she was ‘strongly affected’ by the unsubstantiated claims (Picture: AP)

Trolls who spread rumours that Brigitte Macron, the wife of Emmanuel Macron, was a ‘man’ have been found guilty of cyberbullying.

Since 2017, Emmanuel Macron’s wife has faced online accusations that she is a trans woman and a paedophile.

The claims often focused on the perceived age gap between Macron, 48, and Brigitte, 72.

A Paris court today found 10 people guilty, handing...