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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the unfounded rumor that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, was called as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying targeting the first lady.

Consequences on Everyday Activities

Auzière stated that her mother now worries constantly about her demeanor, such as the clothes she wears to her posture, because of the apprehension that each snapshot could be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of her activities in everyday routine," Auzière told the court.

Defendants and Accusations

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for internet-based bullying. A few had modest digital reach, while several more were more prominent.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this involved comparing the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they face as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "decline of her well-being" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She said, "Not a day passes when a person does not talk this to her."

Auzière highlighted the repercussions on the family, such as her grandchildren hearing malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She is unsure how to end it," she stated. "She holds no office, she never asked for public attention, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle History

This case is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was a man.

The Macrons have pursued a case in America alleging slander involving a political commentator who spread the claim.

The case asserts that the allegation is totally unfounded and points out that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the charges.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as ironic.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the case could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual testified he shared content as he believed it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction partly because their union has frequently been a topic of comment on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, who is significantly older than the president, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, after her divorce.

Auzière wrapped up her testimony by stating that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "storm that never stops" for her mother.