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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, was called as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of online harassment against her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

She explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from her attire to the way she carries herself, because of the concern that any image might be manipulated to advance malicious comments.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of she's doing in her daily life," she told the court.

Defendants and Charges

Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for internet-based bullying. Some had a small social media following, while several more were more prominent.

Each one is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to linking the age gap with the French president to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive a maximum of two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from her mother's previous marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when someone avoids discussing these claims to her."

Auzière highlighted the effects on loved ones, for example the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently facing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Background

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case against the false claim that Brigitte Macron is transgender.

They have initiated a US lawsuit over false statements involving a political commentator who spread the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the accusation is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Defendants' Responses

In court, a few individuals denied the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his posts as satirical.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the case could threaten "freedom of expression".
• Another individual explained he disseminated posts since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory about the first lady's sex circulated in part because their union has frequently been a subject of discussion on the internet.

She, being significantly older than her husband, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following her divorce.

She concluded her account by saying that the inaccurate allegations have caused a "whirlwind that never stops" for the first lady.