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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the groundless claim that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment targeting her mother.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

She stated that her mother now is always concerned about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to her posture, because of the apprehension that every photograph may be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The result is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her body language, regardless of her actions in her daily life," she testified.

Defendants and Allegations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

All is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to linking her age difference with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

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

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, such as the younger generation being exposed to malicious statements like "She is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know what to do about it," she stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings History

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

They have also filed a US lawsuit alleging slander against a media personality who spread the claim.

The case asserts that the allegation is totally unfounded and points out that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, some of the accused denied the charges.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant argued that his social media shares were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he posted posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction to some extent because their union has often been a topic of comment online.

The first lady, aged two decades older than her husband, first met him when working as a teacher at his school.

Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in 2007, subsequent to her marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her statement by expressing that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.