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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, informed a Paris court that misleading allegations online—such as the groundless claim that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of ten people accused of internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Daily Life

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, as a result of the fear that each snapshot may be distorted to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to her outfits, her body language, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Charges

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent.

Every defendant is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved linking the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "deterioration of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual does not talk this to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on the family, for example the younger generation hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought anything, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that she was a man.

The couple have also filed a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who promoted the theory.

The legal filing asserts that the claim is totally unfounded and points out that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer claimed that his online activity were meant to be "satire" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "free speech".
• Another individual explained he posted posts since he thought it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding the first lady's sex spread partly because their marriage has often been a point of interest on the internet.

She, who is 24 years older than her husband, originally knew the future president when working as a teacher at his secondary school.

Their relationship developed through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her testimony by saying that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.