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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—including the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals facing charges for online harassment directed at her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that her mother now worries constantly about her demeanor, including her attire to how she stands, because of the concern that each snapshot may be misused to support hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Defendants and Accusations

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while several more were better known.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this extended to linking the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when someone avoids discussing these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the impact on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is constantly experiencing this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings Background

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that she was male.

The couple have initiated a legal action in the United States over false statements against a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is really her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, a few individuals denied the allegations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his posts as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were meant to be "irony" and voiced worry that the legal action could threaten "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner testified he disseminated content because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Past Context

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex spread partly because their union has frequently been a point of interest on the internet.

She, who is significantly older than her husband, initially encountered the future president when working as a educator at his secondary school.

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

She concluded her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have caused a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for the first lady.