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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—among them the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, served as a witness in the trial of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière explained that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, including her attire to the way she carries herself, as a result of the concern that each snapshot could be misused to fuel malicious comments.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, regardless of her actions in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for internet-based bullying. Several had limited online influence, while several more were more visible.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. In certain cases, this extended to linking her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to a maximum of two years in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's initial union, explained how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She testified, "Scarcely a day passes when a person does not talk these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the effects on the family, such as her grandchildren hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually subjected to these attacks."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

The Macrons have pursued a US lawsuit over false statements involving a media personality who promoted the claim.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, a few individuals rejected the allegations.

• An individual, holding a public position, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and referred to his posts as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "free speech".
• An art gallery owner said he disseminated information as he believed it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's sex spread partly because their union has frequently been a subject of discussion on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, aged 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, first met him when she was a educator at the institution he attended.

The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her testimony by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have created a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.