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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—such as the groundless claim that the French first lady is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Effects on Everyday Activities

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about her appearance, from her attire to how she stands, due to the fear that each snapshot may be misused to fuel malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she systematically needs to be careful to her clothing, her posture, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Several had modest digital reach, while the rest were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this involved comparing the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to up to two years in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, one of three children from her mother's previous marriage, explained how the false claims have caused a "deterioration of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

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

She pointed out the repercussions on the family, including the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "She is lying" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to stop it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she has not sought any of this, and she is continually subjected to these attacks."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case targeting the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is supposedly a man.

They have pursued a case in America over false statements involving a media personality who amplified the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the person cited is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his online statements as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he posted posts because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's gender spread partly because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than her husband, first met him when she was a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière wrapped up her account by expressing that the false claims have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.