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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a judicial body in Paris that misleading allegations online—including the unfounded rumor that Brigitte Macron had a male birth identity—have negatively impacted her mother's daily existence.

Auzière, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people allegedly involved in digital bullying directed at her mother.

Impact on Personal Routine

She testified that her mother now is always concerned about how she looks, from her attire to the way she carries herself, due to the fear that every photograph could be distorted to fuel hateful attacks.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, her body language, irrespective of her activities in her daily life," she testified.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Ten individuals, in that age range, are in court for online harassment. Several had a small social media following, while others were more prominent.

Each one is alleged to have spreading defamatory content about Brigitte Macron's personal life. In certain cases, this included linking the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

If convicted, they face as much as 24 months in prison.

Family Impact

Auzière, a family member from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the inaccurate allegations have caused a "decline of her well-being" and a "deterioration of her overall existence".

She said, "Scarcely a day passes when someone fails to mention this to her."

She highlighted the effects on loved ones, such as the kids being exposed to false assertions like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "She was born male".

"She is unsure what to do about it," Auzière testified. "She didn't run for election, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly experiencing these assaults."

Court Case Context

This case represents a recent development in a extended court case against the false claim that Brigitte Macron was male.

The Macrons have pursued a legal action in the United States alleging slander against a conservative podcaster who promoted the theory.

The case states that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the individual referenced is really her older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, some of the accused rejected the accusations.

• An individual, now a deputy mayor, claimed he "never intended to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as satirical.
• A fiction writer argued that his posts were meant to be "humor" and expressed concern that the case could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• An art gallery owner said he posted information because he felt it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The baseless rumor regarding Brigitte Macron's gender spread in part because their union has frequently been a point of interest online.

Brigitte Macron, being significantly older than Emmanuel Macron, initially encountered Emmanuel Macron when she was a teacher at his secondary school.

Their bond evolved through theatrical projects, and they married in 2007, after Brigitte Macron's divorce.

She concluded her testimony by stating that the baseless rumors have produced a "chaos that does not cease" for her mother.