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The French first lady's child, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims spread through social media—such as the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants allegedly involved in digital bullying against the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot might be distorted to advance hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her activities in her daily life," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Charges

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had modest digital reach, while several more were more prominent.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this involved linking her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the false claims have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when a person fails to mention the issue to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, such as the kids hearing false assertions like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently subjected to these assaults."

Court Case Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle targeting the false claim that she was transgender.

They have initiated a case in America for defamation involving a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The case clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the name mentioned is actually her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants denied the charges.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he posted information as he believed it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's gender spread partly because their union has long been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

She, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through drama activities, and they married in that year, following her marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her statement by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for her mother.