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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a Paris court that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—such as the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Effects on Everyday Activities

She testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the fear that every photograph might be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The result is that she constantly must be cautious to her outfits, her body language, no matter what her activities in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while several more were better known.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this extended to linking her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when someone does not talk these claims to her."

She pointed out 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 is unsure how to end it," she stated. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is continually subjected to this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings History

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case addressing the inaccurate allegation that she is transgender.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States for defamation involving a media personality who spread the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the claim is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were meant to be "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he shared posts as he believed it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding the first lady's gender circulated to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, aged 24 years older than her husband, first met Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in that year, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière wrapped up her account by saying that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.