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Brigitte Macron's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that inaccurate assertions spread through social media—including the unfounded rumor that she had a male birth identity—have significantly harmed her mother's quality of life.

She, a attorney, appeared as a testifier in the trial of 10 individuals accused of online harassment directed at the first lady.

Impact on Daily Life

She explained that Brigitte Macron now worries constantly about her demeanor, such as the clothes she wears to how she stands, because of the apprehension that any image could be manipulated to support malicious comments.

"The result is that she constantly needs to be careful to what she wears, her posture, no matter what she's doing in her daily life," she informed the judges.

Those on Trial and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are facing charges for online harassment. Some had a small social media following, while several more were better known.

Each one is alleged to have making malicious comments about the first lady's identity. For some, this included comparing her age difference with Emmanuel Macron to inappropriate terms.

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

Family Impact

Auzière, one of three children from her mother's first marriage, described how the inaccurate allegations have resulted in a "worsening of her health" and a "decline of her quality of life".

She explained, "Not a day passes when someone does not talk the issue to her."

Auzière highlighted the impact on her relatives, including the younger generation hearing malicious statements like "Brigitte is deceptive" or "Your grandmother is your grandfather".

"She does not know what to do about it," she remarked. "She's not elected, she never asked for public attention, and she is constantly subjected to these assaults."

Judicial Proceedings History

The legal proceedings represents a recent development in a extended court case against the false claim that Brigitte Macron is supposedly transgender.

They have initiated a case in America for defamation targeting a conservative podcaster who spread the allegation.

The legal filing asserts that the claim is totally unfounded and notes that the name mentioned is really her older brother.

Accused Individuals' Statements

Throughout the proceedings, several defendants rejected the allegations.

• An individual, holding a public position, claimed he "had no purpose to cause harm" and referred to his online statements as humorous.
• Another defendant stated that his posts were presented as "humor" and expressed concern that the legal action could undermine "the right to speak freely".
• A third defendant testified he disseminated posts because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "impact on the nation".

Past Context

The false theory regarding the first lady's sex circulated partly because their marriage has frequently been a subject of discussion on the internet.

The first lady, aged 24 years older than her husband, originally knew Emmanuel Macron when working as a instructor at the institution he attended.

Their relationship grew through theatrical projects, and they entered into marriage in that year, following Brigitte Macron's separation.

Auzière finished her statement by stating that the false claims have produced a "whirlwind that never stops" for her mother.