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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the baseless theory that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants accused of digital bullying targeting her mother.

Effects on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that her mother now is always concerned about her demeanor, including her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the concern that any image might be distorted to advance hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. Some had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to equating the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "worsening of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day goes by when an individual fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure what to do about it," she stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought any of this, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Court Case Background

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

The couple have initiated a case in America alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who amplified the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the accusation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused denied the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim concerning the first lady's sex spread in part because their union has often been a point of interest online.

The first lady, who is 24 years older than the president, originally knew him when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière wrapped up her statement by saying that the baseless rumors have caused a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.