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Brigitte Macron's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions online—such as the groundless claim that the French first lady was born a man—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals facing charges for internet-based abuse directed at the first lady.

Impact on Personal Routine

She explained that Brigitte Macron now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, including the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, as a result of the concern that every photograph may be manipulated to fuel hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

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

Every defendant is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this extended to comparing the disparity in years with her husband to hurtful comparisons.

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

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, stated how the false claims have led to a "decline of her physical state" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She explained, "Hardly a day goes by when someone avoids discussing these claims to her."

She emphasized the impact on loved ones, such as the younger generation learning about malicious statements like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea what to do about it," she testified. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly experiencing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The Paris trial is part of an ongoing effort in a broader legal battle addressing the false claim that Brigitte Macron was transgender.

The couple have initiated a case in America alleging slander involving a conservative podcaster who promoted the allegation.

The case states that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is really her brother.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, a few individuals rejected the charges.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were intended as "irony" and highlighted apprehension that the legal action could threaten "free speech".
• An art gallery owner explained he disseminated posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction to some extent because their marriage has long been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew him when working as a teacher at his secondary school.

The connection between them developed through drama activities, and they married in that year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's marriage dissolution.

Auzière concluded her testimony by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.