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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, testified to a Paris court that false claims online—such as the baseless theory that she was born a man—have negatively impacted her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a witness in the legal proceedings of 10 individuals facing charges for online harassment directed at her mother.

Effects on Everyday Activities

Auzière explained that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, from her attire to the way she carries herself, due to the apprehension that any image might be misused to support negative campaigns.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, no matter what her activities in day-to-day existence," she told the court.

Defendants and Accusations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are on trial for internet-based bullying. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

Each one is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this included comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

Upon being found guilty, they face as much as 24 months in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, described how the false claims have caused a "decline of her physical state" and a "decline of her quality of life".

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

She emphasized the effects on her relatives, for example her grandchildren hearing hurtful comments like "She is not truthful" or "Your grandmother is actually a man".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for any of this, and she is constantly subjected to this abuse."

Legal Battle Background

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a broader legal battle addressing the inaccurate allegation that the first lady is transgender.

The couple have also filed a case in America alleging slander against a media personality who spread the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the individual referenced is in fact her sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

In court, several defendants disputed the allegations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and described his online statements as humorous.
• A well-known publicist claimed that his social media shares were intended as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could endanger "free speech".
• A third defendant testified he shared content because he felt it was an international matter with "consequences for France".

Past Context

The false theory concerning Brigitte Macron's identity circulated in part because their marriage has long been a subject of discussion online.

She, aged 24 years older than her husband, originally knew the future president when serving as a teacher at his secondary school.

Their bond developed through the school's theatre programme, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

She concluded her account by expressing that the false claims have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for the first lady.