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The French first lady's child, her daughter, has told a tribunal in Paris that false claims circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that the French first lady was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a witness in the trial of a group of defendants facing charges for online harassment against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

Auzière testified that her mother now worries constantly about how she looks, such as her fashion choices to how she stands, as a result of the fear that any image may be manipulated to advance hateful attacks.

"The result is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, no matter what she's doing in day-to-day existence," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for internet-based bullying. Several had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent.

Every defendant is accused of spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's gender and sexuality. For some, this included comparing the age gap with her husband to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they face up to two years in jail.

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, explained how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

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

Auzière highlighted the repercussions on the family, including the kids hearing hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea how to stop it," she stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly a man.

The Macrons have also filed a US lawsuit over false statements involving a media personality who spread the allegation.

The lawsuit asserts that the accusation is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, several defendants disputed the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to hurt anyone" and referred to his posts as ironic.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his posts were meant to be "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could endanger "free speech".
• Another individual explained he shared information because he felt it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The false theory regarding the first lady's identity circulated partly because their union has long been a point of interest online.

She, who is significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a educator at his school.

Their bond evolved through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in 2007, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

Auzière finished her statement by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have created a "storm that does not cease" for the first lady.