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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals facing charges for internet-based abuse targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including her fashion choices to her posture, due to the fear that every photograph could be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she constantly has to pay attention to her outfits, her body language, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," she informed the judges.

Defendants and Allegations

Ten individuals, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. A few had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

Every defendant is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to comparing the age gap with her husband to offensive labels.

Upon being found guilty, they face up to two years in prison.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She said, "Scarcely a day goes by when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, including her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought any of this, and she is permanently subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that she is male.

The Macrons have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation against a media personality who amplified the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is really her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants disputed the allegations.

• One defendant, holding a public position, asserted he "did not mean to inflict damage" and described his social media content as satirical.
• Another defendant claimed that his posts were intended as "satire" and voiced worry that the trial could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant said he posted information because he felt it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The inaccurate claim about the first lady's gender gained traction to some extent because their union has frequently been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than the president, originally knew him when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their relationship evolved through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

Auzière concluded her account by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.