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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—among them the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants accused of online harassment directed at Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that her mother now worries constantly about her demeanor, including her attire to her posture, due to the fear that every photograph might be manipulated to support malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to what she wears, her posture, no matter what her activities in everyday routine," Auzière informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Charges

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

All is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. In certain cases, this extended to equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they face a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the false claims have resulted in a "deterioration of her health" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Not a day passes when a person avoids discussing these claims to her."

She emphasized the impact on her relatives, including her grandchildren being exposed to false assertions like "She is lying" or "She is actually a man".

"She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she never asked for anything, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that she is supposedly transgender.

They have initiated a case in America over false statements involving a political commentator who amplified the theory.

The case states that the accusation is completely false and points out that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• One defendant, holding a public position, stated he "did not mean to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his online activity were presented as "satire" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he shared information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's sex gained traction to some extent because their marriage has often been a point of interest in digital spaces.

She, who is 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when serving as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their bond grew through drama activities, and they married in the following year, after her separation.

She concluded her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.