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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a testifier in the trial of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at her mother.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about how she looks, such as her attire to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot might be manipulated to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she constantly must be cautious to her clothing, her posture, irrespective of she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had a small social media following, while the rest were better known.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this involved equating the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She emphasized the impact on the family, for example her grandchildren hearing hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She was born male".

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

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that the first lady was male.

The couple have initiated a legal action in the United States over false statements involving a conservative podcaster who amplified the claim.

The case states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals disputed the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer claimed that his posts were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the legal action could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant said he posted posts because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory regarding the first lady's identity circulated to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, being two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered him when working as a educator at his school.

Their relationship evolved through theatrical projects, and they married in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She finished her account by saying that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for the first lady.