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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a tribunal in Paris that misleading allegations circulating on the internet—among them the baseless theory that she was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, was called as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals facing charges for digital bullying directed at her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about her demeanor, such as the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, because of the apprehension that each snapshot may be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she systematically needs to be careful to her clothing, her body language, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

The defendants, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. Several had a small social media following, while several more were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to linking the disparity in years with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

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

Family Impact

She, one of three children from her mother's initial union, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

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

She emphasized the effects on her relatives, including the younger generation being exposed to malicious statements like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to end it," she stated. "She's not elected, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Legal Battle History

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case against the false claim that the first lady was a man.

They have also filed a case in America over false statements involving a media personality who promoted the claim.

The legal filing asserts that the claim is entirely inaccurate and points out that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants rejected the charges.

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "did not mean to inflict damage" and referred to his social media content as satirical.
• A fiction writer stated that his online activity were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual testified he disseminated content because he felt it was a global issue with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's sex gained traction to some extent because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than the president, first met Emmanuel Macron when serving as a instructor at his school.

Their relationship developed through the school's theatre programme, and they wed in 2007, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière concluded her account by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for her mother.