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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that the French first lady was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, from her attire to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that every photograph might be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. Among them, this included linking her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Family Impact

She, a family member from her mother's previous marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day passes when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

She highlighted the repercussions on her relatives, including the younger generation learning about false assertions like "She is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she remarked. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought anything, and she is constantly facing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is a man.

The couple have pursued a US lawsuit alleging slander targeting a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case states that the claim is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, some of the accused denied the allegations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and referred to his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer claimed that his social media shares were intended as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner said he posted content since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction in part because their marriage has long been a point of interest in digital spaces.

She, aged two decades older than the president, initially encountered the future president when working as a educator at his secondary school.

Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her statement by stating that the baseless rumors have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for her mother.