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The French first lady's child, Tiphaine Auzière, has told a Paris court that misleading allegations online—such as the baseless theory that she is transgender—have severely damaged her mother's personal well-being.

Auzière, a legal professional, served as a testifier in the court case of a group of defendants allegedly involved in internet-based abuse against the first lady.

Consequences on Daily Life

Auzière explained that her mother now is always concerned about how she looks, from her fashion choices to the way she carries herself, because of the concern that any image might be distorted to support hateful attacks.

"The outcome is that she systematically must be cautious to her clothing, how she holds herself, irrespective of her actions in her daily life," she testified.

Defendants and Accusations

Eight men and two women, between 41 and 60 years old, are on trial for online harassment. A few had limited online influence, while the rest were more visible.

All is accused of making malicious comments about Brigitte Macron's personal life. Among them, this involved comparing the disparity in years with the French president to offensive labels.

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

Consequences for Loved Ones

She, one of three children from Brigitte Macron's previous marriage, stated how the false claims have resulted in a "decline of her well-being" and a "worsening of her overall existence".

She explained, "Scarcely a day passes when an individual fails to mention these claims to her."

Auzière pointed out the impact on the family, such as the younger generation learning about hurtful comments like "Your grandmother is deceptive" or "She is your grandfather".

"She has no idea how to stop it," Auzière remarked. "She's not elected, she didn't pursue public attention, and she is permanently experiencing these assaults."

Court Case Background

The legal proceedings is part of an ongoing effort in a wider judicial fight addressing the baseless theory that Brigitte Macron is male.

The couple have pursued a case in America alleging slander targeting a media personality who promoted the claim.

The lawsuit asserts that the allegation is totally unfounded and identifies that the name mentioned is actually Brigitte Macron's older brother.

Trial Testimonies

In court, a few individuals rejected the accusations.

• A retired business owner, holding a public position, asserted he "had no purpose to hurt anyone" and described his posts as humorous.
• A fiction writer stated that his social media shares were meant to be "humor" and voiced worry that the case could undermine "free speech".
• A third defendant said he disseminated information because he felt it was a worldwide topic with "consequences for France".

Relationship Background

The false theory about the first lady's gender spread partly because their union has often been a subject of discussion on the internet.

She, aged 24 years older than her husband, initially encountered him when working as a educator at his secondary school.

Their relationship grew through drama activities, and they wed in 2007, after her divorce.

Auzière finished her account by stating that the false claims have created a "whirlwind that does not cease" for Brigitte Macron.