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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a witness in the court case of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, as a result of the apprehension that every photograph may be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, regardless of her actions in everyday routine," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. Several had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to comparing the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive a maximum of two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her well-being" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

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

She emphasized the effects on the family, including her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She is unsure how to end it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle against the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The case clarifies that the claim is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as ironic.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his social media shares were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he disseminated posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's identity spread partly because the Macrons' relationship has often been a point of interest on the internet.

The first lady, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered him when serving as a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She wrapped up her testimony by stating that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "storm that never stops" for her mother.