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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including 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 court case of 10 individuals allegedly involved in online harassment directed at the first lady.

Effects on Personal Routine

She explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, such as her attire to how she stands, because of the concern that every photograph may be manipulated to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Charges

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

Each one is accused of posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this included linking the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face up to two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, one of three children from her mother's initial union, described how the false claims have caused a "decline of her well-being" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when someone fails to mention this to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on loved ones, for example her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," she stated. "She holds no office, 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 broader legal battle addressing the inaccurate allegation that she is supposedly transgender.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America for defamation involving a media personality who spread the allegation.

The case clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the individual referenced is really her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the charges.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the legal action could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant said he disseminated content since he thought it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's gender spread to some extent because their union has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than her husband, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at his secondary school.

Their relationship grew through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in 2007, after her marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her account by saying that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.