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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that the French first lady was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying against the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that the first lady now is always concerned about her demeanor, such as her attire to the way she carries herself, as a result of the apprehension that any image may be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to her clothing, her posture, regardless of her actions in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to equating the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from her mother's first marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "deterioration of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day passes when a person fails to mention this to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on loved ones, including her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," she testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought anything, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Court Case Context

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that she was transgender.

They have pursued a case in America alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who spread the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A fiction writer stated that his online activity were meant to be "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner explained he posted information as he believed it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory about the first lady's gender spread in part because the Macrons' relationship has often been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, who is two decades older than the president, originally knew the future president when working as a educator at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in that year, subsequent to her separation.

She concluded her testimony by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.