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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that she had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the court case of 10 individuals accused of online harassment against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Daily Life

Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, due to the fear that every photograph may be misused to support malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Allegations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while others were better known.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this involved equating the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day passes when a person fails to mention these claims to her."

She emphasized the repercussions on the family, such as her grandchildren hearing hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight targeting the false claim that she is supposedly a man.

The Macrons have initiated a US lawsuit for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is really her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, several defendants denied the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "had no purpose to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as humorous.
• A fiction writer argued that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the legal action could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant explained he posted posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The false theory about Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a point of interest online.

The first lady, being 24 years older than the president, originally knew the future president when serving as a educator at his school.

Their bond grew through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She finished her account by saying that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "storm that continues endlessly" for the first lady.