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The French first lady's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—among them the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals facing charges for online harassment targeting her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

She explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that each snapshot may be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly needs to be careful to her outfits, her posture, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible.

All is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. For some, this included linking the age gap with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they could receive a maximum of two years in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing this to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on her relatives, including the kids learning about hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière testified. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case against the false claim that the first lady is supposedly male.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States for defamation involving a political commentator who promoted the theory.

The lawsuit clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and points out that the name mentioned is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, several defendants disputed the accusations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his online activity were presented as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the case could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he posted information since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction partly because their union has frequently been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, who is two decades older than her husband, originally knew the future president when working as a teacher at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her statement by saying that the false claims have produced a "chaos that never stops" for her mother.