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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—among them the groundless claim that the French first lady is transgender—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a legal professional, was called as a testifier in the trial of ten people accused of online harassment directed at the first lady.

Impact on Everyday Activities

She testified that her mother now worries constantly about how she looks, including her attire to the way she carries herself, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot could be misused to support malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while others were better known.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this involved linking her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the false claims have caused a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She explained, "Hardly a day passes when someone fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the impact on loved ones, including the kids learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She is actually a man".

"She does not know what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she never asked for public attention, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings History

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case against the inaccurate allegation that she was transgender.

The Macrons have pursued a case in America over false statements against a political commentator who promoted the claim.

The case asserts that the accusation is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his online activity were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the legal action could undermine "freedom of expression".
• Another individual said he posted posts as he believed it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor concerning Brigitte Macron's gender circulated partly because the Macrons' relationship has long been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, aged significantly older than the president, first met him when she was a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in the following year, following Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her statement by expressing that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for the first lady.