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Business Wire
an hour ago
- Politics
- Business Wire
French President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron File 22-Count Defamation Lawsuit Against Far-Right Podcaster Candace Owens
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Tom Clare of Clare Locke LLP, lead counsel for French President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron, today announced the filing of a 22-Count defamation lawsuit against far-right podcaster Candace Owens in Delaware Superior Court for the numerous false statements she has broadcast as part of a relentless year-long campaign of defamation against the Macrons. Ms. Owens has promoted a preposterous narrative about the Macrons including incendiary and verifiably false accusations of identity theft, incest, violent crimes, and mind control. In reckless disregard for facts and evidence in her possession, Ms. Owens is at the epicenter of an online crusade predicated on her assertion that she 'would stake [her] entire professional reputation on the fact that Brigitte Macron [the First Lady of France] is in fact a man.' As detailed in the complaint, the filing of this lawsuit follows three separate retraction demands sent to Ms. Owens in the last year containing incontrovertible evidence disproving her allegations and proving, among other things, that Mrs. Macron was born a woman named Brigitte Trogneux, that she is not a blood relative of President Macron, and that the Macrons are not being controlled or blackmailed by unknown forces. Instead of doing the right thing, Ms. Owens mocked the retraction demands and used them to further taunt the Macrons, double down on her false and defamatory statements, and invent even more damaging lies about the Macrons and their families. 'Because Ms. Owens systematically reaffirmed these falsehoods in response to each of our attorneys' repeated requests for a retraction, we ultimately concluded that referring the matter to a court of law was the only remaining avenue for remedy,' stated President Emmanuel Macron and Madame Brigitte Macron. 'Ms. Owens' campaign of defamation was plainly designed to harass and cause pain to us and our families and to garner attention and notoriety. We gave her every opportunity to back away from these claims, but she refused. It is our earnest hope that this lawsuit will set the record straight and end this campaign of defamation once and for all. We are grateful to our attorneys at Clare Locke LLP for so zealously and effectively representing us and to Dan Nardello and his colleagues at Nardello & Co. for the wealth of indisputable evidence their exhaustive investigation revealed.' 'If ever there was a clear-cut case of defamation, this is it,' stated attorney for the Macrons Tom Clare. 'Relying on discredited falsehoods originally presented by a self-proclaimed spiritual medium and so-called investigative journalist, Ms. Owens both promoted and expanded on those falsehoods and invented new ones, all designed to cause maximum harm to the Macrons and maximize attention and financial gain for herself. Despite the irrefutable evidence that was provided to her on multiple occasions, she not only persisted but doubled down on her attacks. To make matters worse, many others have republished her lies, thereby increasing their global audience and the emotional and reputational harm they have caused. It is clear that for Ms. Owens truth is irrelevant. This lawsuit is about bringing that truth to light and seeking justice for the Macrons by holding Ms. Owens to account. We are confident that the facts are on our side and look forward to proving her liability in court.' The Macrons are seeking punitive damages against Ms. Owens and her business entities for 22 counts of defamation, false light, and defamation by implication. The complaint was filed in the Superior Court of the State of Delaware and can be viewed here. About Clare Locke LLP Clare Locke is dedicated to litigating complex defamation matters and representing clients facing high-profile reputational attacks. The firm's clients are Fortune 100 companies, hedge funds, private equity firms, professional sports teams, CEOs, journalists, and other prominent individuals who – by virtue of their success, public profile, and nationally recognized brands – are unfairly targeted by the media. Tom Clare and Libby Locke, together with their team of top-notch litigators, provide experienced, aggressive advocacy in litigation matters, and deliver practical, real-world advice to clients who must deal with the media in crisis situations. About Nardello & Co. Ranked as the pre-eminent US investigative firm by Chambers & Partners and named by Global Investigations Review as the 2024 Investigations Consultancy of the Year, Nardello & Co.'s experienced professionals around the globe handle a broad range of issues including civil and white collar criminal litigation and arbitration support, due diligence, anti-corruption & fraud investigations, asset tracing, activist defense, political risk and strategic intelligence, digital investigations and cyber defense, monitorships and independent investigations, and compliance consulting.
New York Post
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Gerry Turner warns ‘Golden Bachelor' of serious mistake with controversial age cutoff
'Golden Bachelor' alum Gerry Turner is certain the show's new lead, Mel Owens, will be 'cheating himself' if he decides to pursue his controversial plan of cutting contestants who are '60 and over.' 'I think it would be unfortunate, and I really think he will have a change of heart in this. I think he will see the grace and the charm of women who are over 60 and the confidence they carry, and I think he'll have a change of heart,' Turner, 73, told Fox News Digital of Owens — who recently took fans by surprise when he admitted his plans to eliminate any woman on the show who is over 60 years old. 'The people that I met in my season, I go through them, and it's like, they're all a gift. To have gotten to know them… Each and every one of them [brought] some unique characteristics to the show, unique characteristics to life.' 'The age thing… ignore the number, deal with the person,' Turner added. During an appearance on the 'In The Trenches' podcast in June, Owens, 66, opened up about the age limitations he allegedly requested ahead of casting. 'It's blind up until they get out of the limo. But they asked me, 'What's your preferences?' So, I just said 45 to 60, just being honest,' he said. 'And then the process went, and I was selected, right? And then we had lunch with the executive producer. I said, 'You know, if they're 60 or over, I'm cutting them.' 'Oh Mel, you can't, you know, this is not the 'Silver Bachelor.' It's the 'Golden Bachelor.' He goes, 'But they're going to be hot, don't worry about it. Don't worry about it.'' 5 'The age thing… ignore the number, deal with the person,' Turner said. Evan Agostini/Invision/AP Additionally, Owens said he expects the contestants to all be in good shape. 'I had no resume, but they asked me, what is my, like, my profile?' Owens said. 'Well, they got to be fit because I stay in shape. [They] should work out and stuff. And I told them, you know, try to stay away from the artificial hips and the wigs, you know, that kind of stuff, right? 5 During an appearance on the 'In The Trenches' podcast in June, Owens, 66, opened up about the age limitations he allegedly requested ahead of casting. ABC 'Well, I don't think there are going to be artificial hips or wigs there, right? Because I know there's amazing women out there.' Turner said he's confident ABC wouldn't cast a lead who is that 'shallow.' 5 Turner said he's confident ABC wouldn't cast a lead who is that 'shallow.' Disney 'His comments about anybody that's had a hip replacement or has a wig or anything like that, I really don't believe that the ABC producers in casting, particularly casting that I have a high level of confidence with, I don't think they would be casting a person who has that shallow of a perspective. I think some of [Owens' comments] requires some context, and it may have been taken out of context and so forth.' 'But bottom line is, I hope he does look at it differently because if he doesn't, I think he'll be cheating himself.' During the first season of the show, the ladies vying for Turner's heart were between 60 and 75 years old. Turner married contestant Theresa Nist shortly after the finale, but the couple got divorced three months later. 5 During the first season of the show, the ladies vying for Turner's heart were between 60 and 75 years old. The Walt Disney Company Despite the failed relationship, Turner is grateful for his experience and hopes Owens can take a page from his playbook. 'If he treats each and every one of them with courtesy and respect and is a good listener, pays attention to them and so forth, and ignores their age number, I think it'll be fine,' said Turner. 'Everyone that gets thrown into this situation has to find their own way. I was fortunate enough, I had very good mentoring on the show. I had people that carefully moved me through some of the pitfalls that maybe Mel hasn't quite avoided as much because I remember specifically being told just, 'Gerry, ignore the age thing,' that 'You'll really find beautiful women of all ages in the show.' And I think he will as well.' These days, Turner — who was diagnosed with bone marrow cancer last year — has found love again and is living life to the fullest. 5 Despite the failed relationship, Turner is grateful for his experience and hopes Owens can take a page from his playbook. The Walt Disney Company 'I decided that I wasn't going to say 'no' to anything,' Turner said of his change in perspective after his diagnosis. 'Anything that came along, any trip, any chance to have fun, anything that I could do, I was going to take it on. Because I felt myself, even before the diagnosis, I was starting to get to that couch potato point where it was a little nicer to sit at home and do nothing than go out and fight whatever challenge it was to travel. And that's really been quite a change for me.' 'So now something comes along, I say 'yes' to it,' he added. 'I'm going to go. I'm going to do. So every day is a gift.' Turner, who recently started dating Indiana native Lana Sutton, said he's 'happy' with where his life is taking him now. 'She has more energy than I do. She needs less sleep than I do. I really think she's a more logical thinker than I am, which I think that's a lot. But the nice part is we think and we approach things very similarly, so we don't have any conflicts as we're trying to make decisions and so forth. We generally arrive at the same place, sometimes not the same way, but usually the same place.' 'With Lana now in the picture, she makes [life] even better. It's so good to have a partner that understands and is in it with you 100% and so forth. So it took me a while to get to this point, but I'm pretty happy with where I am.'
The Journal
2 days ago
- Sport
- The Journal
Tennis events raise over €165,000 for cancer care - and they're looking for more clubs to join
TENNIS TOURNAMENTS AND events held across Ireland have raised over €165,000 for cancer care, support, and research so far this year. Tennis4Cancer (T4C) is a fundraising initiative launched by tennis coach Grace Owens. Its aim is to rally the tennis community across Ireland to support two cancer charities: ARC Cancer Support Centres and the National Breast Cancer Research Institute. The amount raised will be evenly split between both charities. Since 2019, local tennis clubs from all over the country have raised funds by organising a range of different activities from coffee mornings to grand slam tournaments. T4C was established after a number of people in the tennis community had been affected by cancer. Over 40 clubs are now involved. Owens is appealing for more tennis clubs across the country to become involved with the fundraising. Clubs across Ireland have hosted 'a variety of events' to support the initiate, and more are expected to join in before the end of the year. Advertisement The Tennis4Cancer campaign is officially supported by Tennis Ireland and Tennis Coach Ireland. Conor Niland, former Irish No.1 and ex-ATP Tour professional, is the patron of the campaign. Owens said that she is 'delighted' at the response to the campaign and the funds already raised. 'In April, we held our 'Tennis4Cancer Weekender', which got our fundraising year off to a great start. 'Over 40 Tennis Clubs from all over the country have come together since then to host a variety of fun fundraising tennis events. 'It's great to see the tennis community coming together to support these two great cancer charities, Arc and NBCRI, and I would love to have lots more clubs involved between now and the end of the year,' she said. ARC Cancer Support Centres offer free professional support services, including counselling and complementary therapies, to adults and children affected by cancer and to their loved ones. The National Breast Cancer Research Institute funds groundbreaking breast cancer research based at the Lambe Institute, University of Galway. Readers like you are keeping these stories free for everyone... A mix of advertising and supporting contributions helps keep paywalls away from valuable information like this article. Over 5,000 readers like you have already stepped up and support us with a monthly payment or a once-off donation. Learn More Support The Journal
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
The witches are back! Nicole Kidman shares first look from 'Practical Magic 2' set
Picture Credit: X The witches from 'Practical Magic' are officially back. Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock have begun shooting for 'Practical Magic 2,' the sequel to their 1998 cult classic. Kidman took to her Instagram account on Friday to share an adorable BTS video from their first day on set. The video shows both stars together, bringing back their sisterly magic on screen. Along with the video, the actress added a caption that read: "The witches are back Owens sisters' first day on set! #PracticalMagic." A look back at the original The first film followed the story of Sally (played by Kidman) and Gillian Owens (played by Bullock), two sisters born into a family of witches who must deal with a family curse that causes the men they love to die. The original film was directed by Griffin Dunne, while the upcoming sequel is being directed by Susanne Bier. Susanne Bier takes the director's chair As per The Hollywood Reporter, Kidman had earlier opened up about working with Bier on the sequel, stating that it felt like "the perfect triangle" for the trio to work together on the film. "Sandy's worked with her, too, so the two of us were like, well, this is the perfect triangle because we all know each other so well, and to be able to work together on something that is fun and witchy," she said. Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like An engineer reveals: One simple trick to get internet without a subscription Techno Mag Learn More Undo by Taboola by Taboola Fans will be happy to know that Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing are returning as the Owens aunts. New members added to the cast include Joey King, Lee Pace, Maisie Williams , Xolo Mariduena, and Solly McLeod. The script for Practical Magic 2 has been co-written by Akiva Goldsman (who also co-wrote the 1998 film) and Georgia Pritchett. Both Bullock and Kidman are producers on the sequel, along with Denise Di Novi, who also produced the original. 'Practical Magic 2' is set to be released in theatres on September 18, 2026.
5 days ago
- Entertainment
Nicole Kidman, Sandra Bullock reunite on 'Practical Magic 2' set: 'The witches are back'
The Owens sisters are back. On Friday, Nicole Kidman shared a sweet Instagram video with Sandra Bullock on the set of the " Practical Magic" sequel, "Practical Magic 2." In the video, the duo are all smiles as they share an embrace. See the video here. "The witches are back," Kidman captioned the post. "Owens sisters' first day on set!" In May, Warner Bros. Pictures announced that the "Practical Magic" sequel would arrive Sept. 18, 2026. Kidman and Bullock will reprise their roles as Gillian Owens and Sally Owens, respectively. Other stars joining them include Joey King, Maisie Williams, Lee Pace, Xolo Maridueña and Solly McLeod. Dianne Wiest and Stockard Channing, who previously portrayed the eccentric Aunt Jet and Aunt Franny in the first "Practical Magic" film, will also return. Joey King, Maisie Williams and more added to 'Practical Magic 2' cast Plot details for the sequel have not yet been revealed. "Practical Magic" first charmed audiences in 1998. The film was based on the 1995 novel of the same name by Alice Hoffman and followed Gillian Owens and Sally Owens, two witch sisters born into a magical family and raised by their aunts in a small town, according to a synopsis. When Gillian's (Kidman) boyfriend dies unexpectedly, the sisters "give themselves a crash course in hard magic" and try to resurrect him, the synopsis states.
