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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—among them the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a witness in the court case of a group of defendants accused of online harassment targeting her mother.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including her fashion choices to her posture, because of the concern that every photograph may be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically needs to be careful to her outfits, her posture, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while several more were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's identity. In certain cases, this extended to comparing her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they may be sentenced to as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Not a day passes when someone does not talk this to her."

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, such as the younger generation hearing false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she never asked for anything, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that she is supposedly a man.

The couple have also filed a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a political commentator who promoted the theory.

The lawsuit clarifies that the accusation is completely false and notes that the person cited is actually her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and described his social media content as satirical.
• A fiction writer claimed that his social media shares were presented as "satire" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "freedom of expression".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated information since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's sex spread to some extent because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion online.

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

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have produced a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.