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Delaware judge limits Macron defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens
A Delaware Superior Court judge has dismissed personal liability claims against American commentator Candace Owens in a defamation lawsuit brought by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte Macron. Judge Sheldon K. Rennie ruled that the court lacks personal jurisdiction over Owens because she resides in Tennessee.
However, the legal action will proceed against two of Owens' corporate entities, Candace Owens LLC and GeorgeTom Inc., which are registered in Delaware. The lawsuit, filed in July 2025, alleges that Owens used her podcast to spread false claims regarding Brigitte Macron’s identity to increase her own notoriety and financial gain.
The court must still determine the applicable statute of limitations. The judge is evaluating whether French law, which typically enforces a strict three-month filing window for defamation, or Delaware law should apply. If the shorter French timeframe is upheld, the entire case could face dismissal.
Entities
Brigitte Macron · Candace Owens · Delaware Superior Court · Emmanuel Macron · GeorgeTom Inc. · Sheldon K. Rennie · Sheldon Rennie
Claims
What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.
- [● 3 SOURCES] Candace Owens is a resident of Tennessee. forbesliberia.com · ntelemicro.com · entrevue.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The court must decide if French statutes of limitations should apply to the case. forbesliberia.com · ntelemicro.com
- [● 3 SOURCES] Delaware Superior Court Judge Sheldon Rennie dismissed personal claims against Candace Owens due to lack of personal jurisdiction. forbesliberia.com · ntelemicro.com · entrevue.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The lawsuit alleges Owens falsely claimed Brigitte Macron was born male. ntelemicro.com · entrevue.fr
- [● 2 SOURCES] The defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens and her companies was filed by Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron in July 2025. ntelemicro.com · entrevue.fr
- [● 3 SOURCES] Legal proceedings will continue against Candace Owens LLC and GeorgeTom Inc. forbesliberia.com · ntelemicro.com · entrevue.fr