Fact Check: A few months ago, Piers pledged to pay her almost $150,000 if the defamation case filed by Brigitte Macron against the «trans-accusers» didn’t prove their conspiracy theories false.

Fact Check: "Piers Morgan Pledged $150,000 in Brigitte Macron Defamation Case"

What We Know

The claim suggests that Piers Morgan pledged to pay Candace Owens almost $150,000 contingent upon the outcome of a defamation case involving Brigitte Macron and two women who spread false claims about her gender. The case revolves around allegations made by Natacha Rey and Amandine Roy, who falsely claimed that Brigitte Macron was transgender and had undergone gender reassignment surgery. These claims were disseminated through a YouTube video and sparked significant controversy, particularly among far-right groups (BBC).

Initially, a lower court found the two women guilty of slander and ordered them to pay damages to Brigitte Macron. However, a French appeals court later overturned this conviction, stating that the women had made their claims in "good faith" (Le Monde).

Reports indicate that Piers Morgan did indeed make a pledge regarding the case, but the specifics of this pledge and its implications remain somewhat unclear. The claim that he promised to pay Owens if the conspiracy theories were not proven false is supported by multiple sources (Daily Mail, Revolver).

Analysis

The sources that discuss Piers Morgan's pledge vary in their reliability. The Daily Mail and Revolver provide details about the pledge but do not offer direct quotes or substantial evidence to confirm the exact terms of Morgan's statement. The BBC and Le Monde focus more on the legal aspects of the defamation case rather than Morgan's involvement.

The lack of direct quotes or verifiable statements from Piers Morgan himself in the available sources raises questions about the accuracy of the claim. Additionally, the context of the pledge—whether it was made in jest, as part of a broader commentary, or with serious intent—remains ambiguous.

Conclusion

The claim that Piers Morgan pledged to pay Candace Owens almost $150,000 if the defamation case against the "trans-accusers" did not prove their conspiracy theories false is Unverified. While there are reports suggesting such a pledge was made, the specifics are not clearly documented in reliable sources, and the context of the statement is unclear. Therefore, without further evidence or clarification from Morgan himself, the claim cannot be confirmed as true.

Sources

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