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The French first lady's daughter, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations spread through social media—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people accused of internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Consequences on Personal Routine

Auzière stated that the first lady now feels perpetual anxiety about her demeanor, including the clothes she wears to the way she carries herself, because of the concern that each snapshot might be misused to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her actions in everyday routine," she told the court.

Accused Individuals and Allegations

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are facing charges for online harassment. A few had modest digital reach, while others were more prominent.

All is accused of spreading defamatory content about the first lady's personal life. In certain cases, this included linking her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to hurtful comparisons.

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

Effect on Relatives

Auzière, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, stated how the false claims have led to a "deterioration of her well-being" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual does not talk these claims to her."

She emphasized the effects on the family, such as the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is lying" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure what to do about it," she testified. "She didn't run for election, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is continually facing this abuse."

Court Case History

This case represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that the first lady was a man.

The couple have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements targeting a media personality who promoted the theory.

The legal filing clarifies that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and notes that the individual referenced is actually her brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• One defendant, now a deputy mayor, asserted he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A fiction writer stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and voiced worry that the case could threaten "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual said he posted posts since he thought it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Personal History

The inaccurate claim concerning the first lady's gender circulated in part because their union has long been a topic of comment on the internet.

She, being two decades older than the president, initially encountered him when she was a teacher at his secondary school.

The connection between them evolved through drama activities, and they entered into marriage in 2007, following her marriage dissolution.

Auzière finished her testimony by expressing that the false claims have caused a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.