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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—such as the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of online harassment targeting the first lady.

Effects on Daily Life

She stated that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her attire to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot may be manipulated to fuel negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always needs to be careful to her outfits, how she holds herself, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Some had a small social media following, while others were more prominent.

Each one is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. Among them, this involved equating her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they could receive a maximum of two years in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "worsening of her well-being" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when a person fails to mention this to her."

She pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, such as the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Background

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a extended court case against the false claim that the first lady is supposedly a man.

They have initiated a case in America over false statements involving a media personality who promoted the theory.

The lawsuit clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, some of the accused denied the allegations.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were intended as "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated content because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The false theory regarding Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction to some extent because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

She, who is two decades older than her husband, initially encountered him when working as a educator at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her account by stating that the false claims have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.