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The French first lady's child, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—including the baseless theory that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment directed at the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the concern that every photograph may be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had modest digital reach, while others were more visible.

All is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this included comparing the age gap with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they could receive up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when a person fails to mention these claims to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on loved ones, including her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Legal Battle Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that Brigitte Macron is male.

They have pursued a legal action in the United States alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The case clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and notes that the individual referenced is in fact her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, several defendants denied the charges.

• One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his social media shares were presented as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could threaten "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant explained he disseminated content as he believed it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

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

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered him when serving as a teacher at his secondary school.

The connection between them evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in the following year, after her divorce.

She finished her statement by expressing that the false claims have created a "chaos that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.