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The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that inaccurate assertions online—such as the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to how she stands, because of the apprehension that every photograph may be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she always needs to be careful to her clothing, her posture, regardless of she's doing in her daily life," she testified.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while several more were better known.

Each one is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. Among them, this involved comparing her age difference with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a family member from her mother's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when someone fails to mention this to her."

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, including the younger generation being exposed to hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she testified. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Court Case History

The Paris trial represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight targeting the baseless theory that she is supposedly a man.

They have also filed a case in America for defamation involving a media personality who amplified the claim.

The case clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, some of the accused disputed the charges.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, stated he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and referred to his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer claimed that his social media shares were meant to be "satire" and highlighted apprehension that the case could endanger "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he disseminated content because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's identity spread to some extent because their union has long been a subject of discussion in digital spaces.

Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than the president, originally knew him when she was a educator at his secondary school.

The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they married in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's separation.

She wrapped up her testimony by expressing that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.