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Brigitte Macron's daughter, her daughter, informed a Paris court that inaccurate assertions circulating on the internet—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the court case of 10 individuals accused of digital bullying against her mother.

Effects on Daily Life

She explained that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, including her attire to how she stands, as a result of the concern that every photograph could be manipulated to advance malicious comments.

"The outcome is that she systematically has to pay attention to her clothing, her body language, no matter what her actions in everyday routine," Auzière told the court.

Accused Individuals and Accusations

Eight men and two women, in that age range, are on trial for digital abuse. Several had modest digital reach, while others were better known.

Each one is accused of making malicious comments about the first lady's personal life. For some, this extended to equating the disparity in years with the French president to inappropriate terms.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's first marriage, stated how the baseless rumors have caused a "worsening of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her daily happiness".

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

Auzière highlighted the repercussions on her relatives, including the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother was born male".

"She has no idea how to end it," Auzière stated. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue any of this, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings Context

This case is the latest phase in a wider judicial fight against the false claim that the first lady was male.

The Macrons have pursued a US lawsuit for defamation against a media personality who promoted the allegation.

The legal filing asserts that the allegation is entirely inaccurate and points out that the individual referenced is really Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused disputed the allegations.

• An individual, serving as a local official, asserted he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his posts as ironic.
• A well-known publicist stated that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the legal action could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner explained he shared posts as he believed it was a worldwide topic with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim regarding Brigitte Macron's sex spread to some extent because their union has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than her husband, first met him when serving as a instructor at his secondary school.

Their bond developed through theatrical projects, and they wed in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She wrapped up her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have caused a "whirlwind that continues endlessly" for her mother.