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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants allegedly involved in internet-based abuse targeting her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, such as the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, as a result of the apprehension that every photograph could be distorted to advance hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she constantly has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her activities in day-to-day existence," she told the court.

Defendants and Accusations

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for online harassment. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this involved linking the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, one of three children from her mother's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day passes when an individual fails to mention this to her."

She emphasized the impact on loved ones, for example the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to end it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently subjected to these assaults."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle against the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was male.

They have pursued a US lawsuit alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The case clarifies that the allegation is totally unfounded and notes that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the allegations.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his posts as ironic.
• A fiction writer stated that his online activity were presented as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner said he posted content as he believed it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The false theory about Brigitte Macron's identity circulated in part because their marriage has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than the president, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship developed through the school's theatre programme, and they married in 2007, following her marriage dissolution.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have produced a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.