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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—including the baseless theory that she is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

She, a attorney, served as a testifier in the trial of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at her mother.

Consequences on Daily Life

She stated that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to her posture, because of the concern that every photograph may be distorted to advance hateful attacks.

"The result is that she constantly must be cautious to what she wears, her posture, irrespective of her activities in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Defendants and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had a small social media following, while the rest were more prominent.

All is charged with making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's identity. For some, this involved comparing her age difference with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, described how the false claims have caused a "worsening of her well-being" and a "decline of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Hardly a day passes when an individual does not talk this to her."

She highlighted the impact on the family, such as the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She does not know what to do about it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she never asked for anything, and she is constantly experiencing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a extended court case addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron is male.

They have initiated a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who spread the allegation.

The case clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the person cited is in fact her brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused denied the allegations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "had no purpose to cause harm" and described his posts as humorous.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were meant to be "irony" and expressed concern that the case could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant explained he posted content since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The false theory about Brigitte Macron's sex spread partly because their marriage has long been a topic of comment in digital spaces.

The first lady, being 24 years older than her husband, first met him when she was a instructor at his secondary school.

Their relationship grew through theatrical projects, and they married in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She wrapped up her statement by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "storm that never stops" for Brigitte Macron.