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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—among them the groundless claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals accused of internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Daily Life

She testified that her mother now worries constantly about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to her posture, because of the concern that each snapshot might be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her actions in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. Some had limited online influence, while others were more prominent.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this included equating the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

If convicted, they could receive as much as 24 months in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have caused a "decline of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Not a day goes by when someone avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière emphasized the repercussions on loved ones, such as her grandchildren being exposed to malicious statements like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know what to do about it," she testified. "She's not elected, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the false claim that she is transgender.

They have initiated a legal action in the United States for defamation targeting a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The legal filing states that the allegation is totally unfounded and notes that the name mentioned is in fact her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, several defendants denied the allegations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• A well-known publicist argued that his posts were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the trial could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant said he shared information because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction partly because their union has frequently been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, being significantly older than the president, originally knew the future president when serving as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through drama activities, and they married in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her account by expressing that the false claims have created a "storm that does not cease" for her mother.