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The French first lady's daughter, her daughter, has told a judicial body in Paris that false claims online—among them the groundless claim that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals accused of online harassment directed at Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

She testified that the first lady now is always concerned about her appearance, including her attire to how she stands, due to the concern that each snapshot could be manipulated to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her posture, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Allegations

The defendants, aged 41 to 60, are on trial for online harassment. A few had a small social media following, while the rest were more visible.

All is alleged to have making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this extended to linking the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms.

If found responsible, they face as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Family Impact

She, a daughter from her mother's previous marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

She said, "Not a day goes by when someone fails to mention the issue to her."

Auzière pointed out the repercussions on loved ones, such as the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is not truthful" or "She is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to end it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought anything, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Judicial Proceedings Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight targeting the false claim that the first lady is male.

The Macrons have pursued a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a media personality who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit states that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the person cited is really Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, some of the accused rejected the allegations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "never intended to inflict damage" and described his online statements as humorous.
• Another defendant argued that his posts were meant to be "humor" and highlighted apprehension that the trial could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant explained he shared information because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's identity gained traction in part because their union has long been a subject of discussion online.

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a educator at his school.

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

She wrapped up her account by saying that the false claims have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.