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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—such as the baseless theory that she was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment directed at the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, from her fashion choices to her posture, due to the concern that each snapshot might be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The consequence is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had modest digital reach, while others were more visible.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's identity. In certain cases, this involved linking the age gap with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the baseless rumors have led to a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Not a day passes when a person avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the effects on her relatives, for example the kids being exposed to malicious statements like "She is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She does not know how to end it," Auzière remarked. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is a man.

The Macrons have initiated a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the claim.

The case clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and identifies that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused denied the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, stated he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• A well-known publicist argued that his online activity were presented as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant said he shared posts since he thought it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's gender circulated in part because their union has often been a point of interest in digital spaces.

The first lady, aged two decades older than the president, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a educator at his school.

Their bond developed through drama activities, and they married in the following year, following her marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her account by saying that the baseless rumors have caused a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for the first lady.