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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, testified to a Paris court that false claims spread through social media—including the groundless claim that she was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants facing charges for digital bullying targeting Brigitte Macron.

Impact on Everyday Activities

Auzière testified that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her appearance, such as her fashion choices to her posture, as a result of the concern that each snapshot could be manipulated to advance malicious comments.

"The consequence is that she always must be cautious to her outfits, how she holds herself, irrespective of her actions in everyday routine," Auzière testified.

Defendants and Charges

Eight men and two women, aged 41 to 60, are in court for digital abuse. A few had limited online influence, while others were more visible.

Every defendant is charged with posting harmful statements about the first lady's gender and sexuality. Among them, this extended to linking her age difference with her husband to offensive labels.

If convicted, they may be sentenced to up to two years in incarceration.

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, a daughter from Brigitte Macron's initial union, described how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "deterioration of her physical state" and a "decline of her overall existence".

She said, "Hardly a day goes by when an individual avoids discussing the issue to her."

Auzière emphasized the repercussions on the family, including the younger generation being exposed to false assertions like "Your grandmother is lying" or "She was born male".

"She does not know how to stop it," Auzière testified. "She holds no office, she didn't pursue anything, and she is continually subjected to these assaults."

Legal Battle Background

The Paris trial is the latest phase in a extended court case against the baseless theory that she is supposedly male.

They have pursued a case in America for defamation involving a conservative podcaster who amplified the allegation.

The lawsuit asserts that the claim is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is in fact Brigitte Macron's sibling.

Trial Testimonies

Throughout the proceedings, some of the accused rejected the charges.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his online statements as ironic.
• A well-known publicist stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the trial could threaten "free speech".
• Another individual said he posted posts because he felt it was an international matter with "implications for the country".

Personal History

The baseless rumor about Brigitte Macron's identity spread partly because their marriage has frequently been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, being 24 years older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered the future president when working as a instructor at his school.

The connection between them grew through theatrical projects, and they wed in that year, following her divorce.

Auzière wrapped up her account by stating that the baseless rumors have created a "chaos that continues endlessly" for her mother.