Magazine Will Remove Story About French President’s Affair From Website

Closer magazine says it will eliminate a sensational story about President Francois Hollande’s purported affair with actress Julie Gayet after tremendous backlash, both from across the political spectrum and from Ms. Gayet’s attorney. Most individuals who commented said they thought Mr. Hollande had the right to privacy even if the story were true. Meanwhile, Valerie Trierweiler, Mr. Hollande’s partner, spent a third day in the hospital after the story broke. “for rest and for some tests.” CNN reports that the French President is considering whether to go to court over the story.