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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, from her attire to the way she carries herself, because of the fear that each snapshot may be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her clothing, her posture, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. For some, this included linking her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her well-being" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day passes when an individual fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on her relatives, for example the younger generation hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is permanently facing these assaults."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that the first lady is supposedly a man.

The Macrons have initiated a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The legal filing states that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his posts as ironic.
• Another defendant stated that his online activity were meant to be "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant explained he disseminated information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The false theory regarding the first lady's gender spread in part because their union has often been a topic of comment online.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than her husband, initially encountered the future president when serving as a instructor at the institution he attended.

The connection between them developed through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, following her divorce.

She finished her statement by saying that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.