The French first lady is the target of a legal complaint filed by more than 300 women and feminist organizations, after calling a group of activists “disgusting goats” during a show at the Folies Bergère theater in Paris.
The moment was captured on video last December 7th and in which the French first lady, wife of President Emmanuel Macron, referred to a group of protesters as “disgusting goats”.
In the images, Brigitte Macron is seen talking to the French actor and comedian And Abittan about the protests that had occurred the night before, during the play’s showing, when several protesters shouted “rapist” addressing the actor. Abittan has already been accused of rape, with the case has been archived em 2023.
“If there are any nasty bitches, we’ll kick them out.”said the first lady.
The group of protesters in question is the We all (“All of Us”), who interrupted Ary Abittan’s show to protest against the closing of the case and what they describe as “culture of impunity” regarding sexual violence in France.
Not totally, 343 women filed a complaint against Brigitte Macron for “public insult”. Many belong to feminist groups, such as Les Hysterical Knittersaccording to the .
French First Lady has already spoken
In a recent interview with the French digital media outlet Brigitte Macron apologized for the statements, stating: “I’m sorry if I hurt female victims.”
Still, he added that does not regret the words spoken. The French First Lady stressed that, despite being the wife of the President of the Republic, she is, above all, an individual person, explaining that, in a private context, she can allowing yourself behaviors or comments that are not always completely appropriate.
