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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—among them the groundless claim that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, was called as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals accused of online harassment against the first lady.

Effects on Personal Routine

She testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about how she looks, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the fear that any image may be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her actions 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 digital abuse. Several had a small social media following, while the rest were more prominent.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to up to two years in jail.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when a person avoids discussing this to her."

She emphasized the effects on her relatives, for example the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to end it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue anything, and she is constantly experiencing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings Background

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

The Macrons have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements targeting a political commentator who promoted the theory.

The case clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is really her brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, a few individuals disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A fiction writer claimed that his posts were presented as "irony" and expressed concern that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he shared information because he felt it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim about Brigitte Macron's sex circulated partly because their union has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, being two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when she was a instructor at his school.

The connection between them evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, following Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her account by expressing that the false claims have created a "storm that never stops" for her mother.