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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the court case of ten people accused of digital bullying against the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, including her attire to how she stands, as a result of the apprehension that every photograph may be misused to advance hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," Auzière informed the judges.

Defendants and Charges

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had modest digital reach, while others were better known.

All is charged with posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. In certain cases, this involved linking her age difference with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a family member from her mother's previous marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

She highlighted the effects on her relatives, such as her grandchildren hearing false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "She is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

The couple have also filed a case in America for defamation against a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The case asserts that the allegation is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals denied the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer argued that his social media shares were presented as "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant said he posted posts because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Personal History

The false theory concerning the first lady's identity gained traction partly because their union has frequently been a subject of discussion online.

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when she was a educator at his school.

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

Auzière finished her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that continues endlessly" for her mother.