Most of the defendants received suspended prison sentences of up to eight months, while one was immediately jailed for failing to appear in court. In addition to the prison sentences, some defendants had their social media accounts suspended, limiting their ability to further disseminate harmful content online. The court determined that the defendants acted with a clear intent to harm Brigitte Macron through their online activities.

The case highlights the growing concern over online harassment and the legal ramifications for those who engage in cyber-bullying. The spread of misinformation and malicious content online has become a significant challenge for public figures and private individuals alike, prompting increased scrutiny of social media platforms and the responsibilities of users.

Two of the defendants, Natacha Rey, a self-styled independent journalist, and Amandine Roy, an internet fortune-teller, were previously found guilty of slander in 2024 for claiming that France's first lady never existed and that her brother, Jean-Michel Trogneux, had changed gender and assumed her name. This conviction was later overturned on appeal, with the appeals court arguing that stating someone had changed gender was not inherently defamatory.

The legal proceedings against the ten individuals underscore the French legal system's commitment to addressing cyber-bullying and protecting individuals from online harassment. The case serves as a warning to those who engage in such behavior, demonstrating that there are consequences for spreading false and malicious information online. The specific platforms used by the defendants were not disclosed, but the case raises questions about the role of social media companies in monitoring and removing harmful content. The outcome of this case may influence future legal actions against cyber-bullies and could lead to stricter regulations regarding online speech.