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The French first lady's child, her daughter, testified to a tribunal in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against the first lady.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that each snapshot might be distorted to advance negative campaigns.

"The consequence is that she always has to pay attention to her outfits, her posture, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," she testified.

Those on Trial and Allegations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent.

All is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. For some, this included equating the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in prison.

Family Impact

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Not a day passes when a person avoids discussing these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on the family, including the kids hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently subjected to these assaults."

Court Case Background

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the baseless theory that she is supposedly male.

The Macrons have also filed a US lawsuit alleging slander targeting a political commentator who spread the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, some of the accused disputed the accusations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were intended as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner testified he posted content since he thought it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's identity circulated to some extent because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, aged two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, first met Emmanuel Macron when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

The connection between them evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her account by expressing that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that never stops" for her mother.