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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a tribunal in Paris that false claims online—including the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron was born a man—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a legal professional, appeared as a testifier in the court case of ten people facing charges for internet-based abuse against Brigitte Macron.

Effects on Personal Routine

She explained that the first lady now worries constantly about her appearance, from her attire to her posture, as a result of the concern that every photograph may be manipulated to fuel malicious comments.

"The result is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, regardless of she's doing in everyday routine," she testified.

Accused Individuals and Charges

The defendants, in that age range, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had modest digital reach, while the rest were more visible.

All is charged with spreading defamatory content about the first lady's identity. For some, this extended to comparing the disparity in years with the French president to hurtful comparisons.

Upon being found guilty, they face as much as 24 months in prison.

Effect on Relatives

She, a family member from her mother's initial union, explained how the baseless rumors have resulted in a "decline of her health" and a "worsening of her quality of life".

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

She pointed out the effects on loved ones, such as her grandchildren learning about hurtful comments like "Brigitte is not truthful" or "She is your grandfather".

"She is unsure how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She holds no office, she never asked for any of this, and she is permanently experiencing this abuse."

Court Case History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a wider judicial fight addressing the inaccurate allegation that Brigitte Macron was a man.

The Macrons have pursued a legal action in the United States over false statements against a political commentator who amplified the claim.

The case asserts that the accusation is completely false and notes that the individual referenced is actually Brigitte Macron's brother.

Trial Testimonies

During the trial, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his social media content as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his social media shares were intended as "humor" and expressed concern that the trial could endanger "the right to speak freely".
• Another individual testified he posted information as he believed it was an international matter with "impact on the nation".

Relationship Background

The inaccurate claim concerning Brigitte Macron's identity spread in part because their union has often been a point of interest online.

The first lady, being two decades older than Emmanuel Macron, originally knew the future president when serving as a teacher at his secondary school.

Their relationship evolved through drama activities, and they wed in the following year, subsequent to Brigitte Macron's separation.

She finished her account by expressing that the inaccurate allegations have produced a "chaos that continues endlessly" for Brigitte Macron.