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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Effects on Personal Routine

She testified that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the concern that every photograph may be misused to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," she told the court.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent.

Every defendant is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this involved equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to up to two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, described how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Not a day goes by when a person does not talk these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on her relatives, including the kids hearing hurtful comments like "She is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case against the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly a man.

They have initiated a US lawsuit alleging slander involving a media personality who spread the theory.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants rejected the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to cause harm" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his online activity were intended as "satire" and expressed concern that the trial could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared information since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Past Context

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, first met the future president when serving as a educator at his school.

The connection between them grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her account by stating that the false claims have produced a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.