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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, informed a Paris court that false claims circulating on the internet—such as the baseless theory that she had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a 41-year-old lawyer, appeared as a witness in the legal proceedings of a group of defendants accused of internet-based abuse targeting the first lady.

Effects on Personal Routine

She testified that the first lady now worries constantly about how she looks, including the clothes she wears to her posture, as a result of the apprehension that each snapshot could be misused to advance hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she always has to pay attention to what she wears, her body language, irrespective of she's doing in her daily life," Auzière testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. A few had modest digital reach, while the rest were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have posting harmful statements about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this involved linking the age gap with the French president to offensive labels.

If found responsible, they face a maximum of two years in jail.

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from her mother's initial union, explained how the baseless rumors have led to a "decline of her health" and a "deterioration of her quality of life".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual avoids discussing these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the impact on her relatives, including her grandchildren learning about false assertions like "Brigitte is lying" or "She was born male".

"She has no idea what to do about it," Auzière stated. "She didn't run for election, she has not sought public attention, and she is continually experiencing these attacks."

Legal Battle Background

The legal proceedings is the latest phase in a extended court case targeting the baseless theory that the first lady is a man.

They have initiated a US lawsuit for defamation against a conservative podcaster who promoted the allegation.

The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is really her brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, serving as a local official, stated he "did not mean to cause harm" and referred to his posts as satirical.
• A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were intended as "irony" and voiced worry that the trial could threaten "freedom of expression".
• An art gallery owner testified he disseminated posts as he believed it was a global issue with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor concerning the first lady's identity gained traction in part because their union has long been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, aged significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, first met the future president when working as a instructor at his school.

The connection between them grew through the school's theatre programme, and they married in that year, subsequent to her divorce.

Auzière finished her account by saying that the false claims have created a "storm that does not cease" for her mother.