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The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—such as the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, due to the concern that each snapshot may be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The result is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, her posture, no matter what she's doing in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

All is accused of posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this extended to comparing the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

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

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She explained, "Hardly a day passes when an individual avoids discussing this to her."

Auzière emphasized the impact on the family, such as the younger generation hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to stop it," she stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently facing these assaults."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight against the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is male.

The couple have initiated a US lawsuit for defamation involving a media personality who promoted the theory.

The case asserts that the claim is completely false and identifies that the person cited is in fact her sibling.

Defendants' Responses

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his posts as humorous.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he posted content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim about the first lady's identity circulated in part because their union has often been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

She, who is significantly older than the president, originally knew him when working as a instructor at his school.

Their relationship evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they married in the following year, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her account by expressing that the false claims have caused a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.