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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying targeting the first lady.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the apprehension that each snapshot may be manipulated to advance negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. A few had modest digital reach, while several more were better known.

Each one is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved linking her age difference with her husband to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "decline of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, including her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to end it," Auzière testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is continually experiencing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly a man.

The Macrons have initiated a US lawsuit over false statements involving a media personality who promoted the claim.

The legal filing states that the allegation is completely false and notes that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his posts as humorous.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he shared posts because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The false theory regarding the first lady's identity spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than the president, originally knew him when working as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière finished her statement by expressing that the false claims have caused a "storm that does not cease" for her mother.