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Brigitte Macron's child, her daughter, informed a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—such as the baseless theory that the French first lady had a male birth identity—have severely damaged her mother's quality of life.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the trial of a group of defendants accused of digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Personal Routine

She stated that Brigitte Macron now is always concerned about how she looks, including her fashion choices to how she stands, because of the fear that any image might be misused to fuel negative campaigns.

"The outcome is that she always must be cautious to her outfits, her body language, no matter what her actions in day-to-day existence," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

The defendants, between 41 and 60 years old, are in court for digital abuse. Some had modest digital reach, while several more were better known.

All is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. For some, this extended to equating the disparity in years with her husband to inappropriate terms.

If convicted, they could receive as much as 24 months in incarceration.

Effect on Relatives

She, a daughter from her mother's first marriage, described how the false claims have resulted in a "worsening of her health" and a "worsening of her daily happiness".

She testified, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual does not talk the issue to her."

She highlighted the effects on her relatives, for example her grandchildren learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea how to end it," she stated. "She holds no office, she has not sought anything, and she is permanently facing this abuse."

Legal Battle Context

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a extended court case against the false claim that she is male.

They have initiated a US lawsuit for defamation involving a media personality who spread the claim.

The lawsuit clarifies that the allegation is totally unfounded and notes that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• One defendant, serving as a local official, asserted he "did not mean to cause harm" and described his social media content as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the case could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual testified he posted information because he felt it was a global issue with "implications for the country".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's gender gained traction partly because the Macrons' relationship has frequently been a topic of comment online.

Brigitte Macron, who is 24 years older than her husband, originally knew him when serving as a teacher at his school.

Their bond grew through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, after Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her statement by expressing that the baseless rumors have caused a "chaos that never stops" for the first lady.