India, July 11 -- Two women, Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey, convicted of defaming French first lady Brigitte Macron by saying she was 'born a man' were cleared on charges. A Paris Appeal Court on Thursday ruled that the clairvoyant and blogger had 'every right' to make the allegation. The ruling has further fueled the conspiracy theory about French President Emmanuel Macron's wife.

Roy, 53, and Rey, 49, had claimed they were subjected to 'intimidation' by authorities as 'ultra protected' members tried to cover up a 'state secret'. Claims about the 72-year-old first lady, whose maiden name is Trogneux, was born 'a man' and was named Jean-Michel Trogneux surfaced. She does have a brother - Jean-Michel.

Brigitte Macron filed a libel complai...