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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—such as the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants allegedly involved in online harassment against her mother.

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Auzière explained that her mother now feels perpetual anxiety about how she looks, including her fashion choices to how she stands, because of the concern that any image could be distorted to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Charges

Ten individuals, in that age range, are facing charges for digital abuse. Several had limited online influence, while the rest were better known.

Every defendant is alleged to have making malicious comments about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this involved linking the disparity in years with her husband to offensive labels.

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

Family Impact

She, a family member from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, described how the false claims have led to a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She explained, "Scarcely a day goes by when a person does not talk the issue to her."

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She is actually a man".

"She has no idea how to end it," she testified. "She holds no office, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Judicial Proceedings Context

This case is the latest phase in a broader legal battle addressing the baseless theory that she is transgender.

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

The case clarifies that the accusation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is in fact Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Defendants' Responses

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants disputed the allegations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to cause harm" and described his online statements as satirical.
• A fiction writer claimed that his posts were intended as "irony" and expressed concern that the legal action could threaten "freedom of expression".
• Another individual testified he posted content as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding the first lady's gender circulated to some extent because their marriage has often been a subject of discussion online.

She, being 24 years older than the president, first met him when working as a teacher at the institution he attended.

Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they wed in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

She concluded her account by stating that the inaccurate allegations have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for her mother.